单词 | contradiction |
释义 | con·tra·dic·tionAW BrE /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃn/ NAmE /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃn/ noun [C , U ]~ (between A and B )a lack of agreement between facts , opinions , actions , etc .(事实、看法、行动等的)不一致,矛盾,对立◆ There is a contradiction between the two sets of figures . 这两组数据相互矛盾。◆ His public speeches are in direct contradiction to his personal lifestyle . 他的公开言论与他本人的生活方式恰恰相反。◆ How can we resolve this apparent contradiction ? 我们怎样才能解决这个明显的矛盾呢?[U , C ]the act of saying that sth that sb else has said is wrong or not true ; an example of this 反驳;驳斥◆ I think I can say , without fear of contradiction , that… 就算有人反驳,我也敢说…◆ Now you say you both left at ten —that's a contradiction of your last statement . 你现在说你们俩是十点钟离开的,这可和你上次的说法不一致。 ● a ˌcontradiction in ˈterms a statement containing two words that contradicteach other's meaning 自相矛盾的说法◆ A 'nomad settlement' is a contradiction in terms . “游牧者的定居” 是用词上的自相矛盾。 |
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