contradiction in terms

英 [ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃn ɪn tɜːmz]

美 [ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃn ɪn tɜːrmz]

自相矛盾的说法

英英释义

noun

• (logic) a statement that is necessarily false
  1. the statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction
  Synonym:contradiction

双语例句

• Hong Kong is a contradiction in terms: although a bustling modern city, its inhabitants still cherish the regions rich culture and ancient traditions.
  香港是一个很矛盾的城市：虽然是一个很繁华的现代化城市，其市民依然很热衷于浓厚的地区文化和传统。
• A true woman is a contradiction in terms.
  一个忠诚的女人在字面上就矛盾。
• A generous miser is a contradiction in terms.
  “慷慨的吝啬鬼”是一种语词矛盾的说法。
• To speak of an educated young person or of a wise young person, rich in the understanding of basic ideas and issues, is as much a contradiction in terms as to speak of a round square.
  说某个有知识的年轻人或某个聪明的年轻人善于理解一些基本概念和基本问题，如同把圆的说成方的一样，自相矛盾。
• Ultimately he hopes to show that science humor is not a contradiction in terms or a dangerous juxtaposition.
  他的终极愿望是让人了解，科学幽默并非矛盾的用词，两者并列也没有危险。
• It seems like a contradiction in terms, but it is a blessed truth.
  似乎是矛盾，其实是真理。
• ` A generous miser 'is a contradiction in terms.
  ‘慷慨的吝啬鬼’在用词上自相矛盾。
• In other words, to speak of a society without these costs entails a contradiction in terms.
  换言之，说一个社会没有这些费用是矛盾的说法。
• An angelical fiend is a contradiction in terms.
  天使般的恶魔－这是一种自相矛盾的说法。
• A public service run for profit — a contradiction in terms if there ever was one.
  以营利为目的的公共服务机构——这是典型的用词上的自相矛盾（如果真有这种说法的话）。