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
- 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。 - If Coach is to recover, Wall Street is going to need to let it ease off the gas pedal, make like Burberry, and realize that a sterling brand and massive sales are a contradiction in terms.
蔻驰要想重振旗鼓，华尔街就应该适当放手，效仿巴宝莉（Burberry）的做法，并意识到品牌的高贵形象与巨大的销量是不可兼得的。 - 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。 - 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。 - Young grandmother, I always thought, was the ultimate contradiction in terms.
我一直认为年轻的祖母是个最自相矛盾的说法了。 - A true woman is a contradiction in terms.
一个忠诚的女人在字面上就矛盾。 - There has never been a rational religion before. it's almost a contradiction in terms.
过去从未有过理性的宗教。这本身就几乎是一种自相矛盾的说法。 - 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。 - They are the same. Regardless of your job or career, you are called to full-time Christian service. A "non-serving Christian" is a contradiction in terms.
不论你从事何种职业，你已被呼召作全时间的基督徒事奉，“不事奉的基督徒”这一个词本身就是矛盾的。 - 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。