paradoxical
adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkl/
/ˌpærəˈdɑːksɪkl/
- (of a person, thing or situation) having two opposite features and therefore seeming strange
矛盾的人(或事物、情况) - It is paradoxical that some of the poorest people live in some of the richest areas of the country.
某些最贫穷的人却住在这个国家一些最富有的地区,这似乎很矛盾。
- It is paradoxical that some of the poorest people live in some of the richest areas of the country.
- (of a statement
) containing two opposite ideas that make it seem impossible or unlikely, although it is probably true话语 似非而是的隽语;悖论;悖论修辞 - These seemingly paradoxical statements need to be looked at a little further to get the true picture.
这些看似矛盾的陈述需要进一步研究才能得到真实的情况。
- These seemingly paradoxical statements need to be looked at a little further to get the true picture.