paradox
矛盾的说法(para+dox观点→观点边上有观点→矛盾)
释义2:
paradox
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◙ noun1. a statement or proposition which, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory• 似是而非的说法;引出自相矛盾的结论的论点 a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true• 似非而是的说法;似矛盾而(可能)正确的论点 a situation, person, or thing that combines contradictory features or qualities• 有矛盾特点的情景(或人);怪事,怪人 »cathedrals facing the paradox of having enormous wealth in treasures but huge annual expenses. 面对丰厚财产和每年巨额开销之间矛盾的大教堂。【语源】
1. mid 16th cent. (originally denoting a statement contrary to accepted opinion): via late Latin from Greek paradoxon 'contrary (opinion'), neuter adjective used as a noun, from para- 'distinct from' + doxa 'opinion'
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