| [/ˈpærədɔks; ˋpærəˏdɑks/] n 用法:
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. 用法:
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. |