paradox
noun
UK/ˈpær.ə.dɒks/
US/ˈper.ə.dɑːks/
Definitions of paradox noun
- C2Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
A statement or situation that appears self-contradictory or absurd but may contain a deeper truth or logical sense; a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement.
矛盾；似但矛矛盾的言论
It's a paradox that in an age of such advanced technology, people feel more isolated than ever.
这是一个悖论，在如此先进的科技时代，人们却感到比以往任何时候都更加孤立。
The paradox of dieting is that sometimes the less you eat, the more weight you gain.
节食的悖论是有时你吃得越少，体重反而增加得越多。
The paradox is that the more we try to control our lives, the more out of control we feel.
这个悖论是我们越是试图控制我们的生活，就越感到失控。