Grammar
N2AI-drafted〜にひきかえ
in contrast to ~, unlike ~
Formation
N + にひきかえ/普通形 + の + にひきかえ
Usage
Sets two things side by side as sharp opposites, usually with the speaker's subjective evaluation (praise for one, complaint about the other). It is a written or rather formal spoken expression. Compare 〜に対して, which states an objective contrast without emotional coloring.
Examples
兄にひきかえ、弟はとてもおとなしい。
あににひきかえ、おとうとはとてもおとなしいい。
Unlike his older brother, the younger one is very quiet.
去年の猛暑にひきかえ、今年の夏は過ごしやすい。
きょねんのもうしょにひきかえ、ことしのなつはすごしやすい。
In contrast to last year's fierce heat, this summer is comfortable.
収入が減ったのにひきかえ、支出は увеличиするばかりだ。
しゅうにゅうがへったのにひきかえ、ししゅつはふえるばかりだ。
In contrast to my shrinking income, my expenses only keep rising.