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
- the statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction
双语例句
- It is a contradiction in terms.
这在措词上是自相矛盾的。 - Thirdly, the celebration activities of the silkworm flower festival not only entertain people, but more importantly, it could comfort the soul and relieve the contradiction, which has the significance in terms of sociology.
三是含山蚕花节的蚕事庆典活动不仅具有文化娱乐的功能，更重要是慰藉了心灵，缓解了矛盾，具有社会学意义上的功能。 - ` A generous miser 'is a contradiction in terms.
‘慷慨的吝啬鬼’在用词上自相矛盾。 - 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。 - Progress and Contradiction Comparative analysis between China and Russian in terms of reform on ownership
中国所有制改革的进展和矛盾中俄所有制改革比较分析 - 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。 - 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。 - 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。 - A contradiction in terms, The New River is the oldest river in the western hemisphere.
恰恰和它的名字相反，新河实际上是西半球最古老的河流之一。 - 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。