cognitive dissonance
noun /ˌkɒɡnətɪv ˈdɪsənəns/
/ˌkɑːɡnətɪv ˈdɪsənəns/
[uncountable] (psychology- the state of having thoughts that are not consistent, especially relating to beliefs, behaviour and attitudes
认知失调：思想不一致的状态，尤其是与信念，行为和态度有关的状态 - The cognitive dissonance in these arguments caused him to re-evaluate his politics.
这些争论中的认知失调导致他重新评价自己的政治。 - Cognitive dissonance is the discomfort that we feel when our deeply held beliefs do not match what is evident in reality.
认知失调是当我们根深蒂固的信念与现实中明显的不一致时，我们感到的不适。
- The cognitive dissonance in these arguments caused him to re-evaluate his politics.