paradox
n
1
(a) [C] statement that seems to be absurd or contradictory but is or may be true 似非而是的隽语; 看似矛盾而实际(或可能)正确的说法
`More haste, less speed´ is a well-known paradox. `欲速不达'是人所熟知的隽语.
(b) [U] use of this in talking or writing 用於语言文字中的上述隽语或说法
Paradox and irony are characteristics of her style. 她善於运用似非而是的隽语和反语.
2 [C] person, thing or situation displaying contradictory features 有矛盾特点的人、 事物或情况
It is a paradox that such a rich country should have so many poor people living in it. 如此富足的国家竟有如此多的穷人, 这是个矛盾的现实.