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
- 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）。 - It seems like a contradiction in terms, but it is a blessed truth.
似乎是矛盾，其实是真理。 - 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。 - 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。 - Its style affirms that virtue without joy is a contradiction in terms.
该队的风格肯定了光球技高超但没有踢球的欢乐是自相矛盾的。 - 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 - 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 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。 - 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。