Word · Frequency #6552
paradoxes
悖论
paradoxes is the plural of paradox.
核心释义
a statement that contradicts itself
- 1.
一个看似自相矛盾的陈述,只有在它是假的时才可能是真的,反之亦然。
An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.
- 2.
反直觉的结论或结果
A counterintuitive conclusion or outcome.
- 3.
声称两个看似矛盾的观点都是真的。
A claim that two apparently contradictory ideas are true.
- 4.
悖论
A thing involving contradictory yet interrelated elements that exist simultaneously and persist over time.
- 5.
具有矛盾特性的事物或人。
A person or thing having contradictory properties.
- 6.
无法回答的问题或难题,尤其是引向更深层真理的
An unanswerable question or difficult puzzle, particularly one which leads to a deeper truth.
- 7.
在演讲或写作中使用反直觉或矛盾的陈述(悖论)。
The use of counterintuitive or contradictory statements (paradoxes) in speech or writing.
- 8.
自相矛盾
A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself.
- 9.
给予与治疗师实际意图相反的指示,目的是让客户不服从或无法服从。
The practice of giving instructions that are opposed to the therapist's actual intent, with the intention that the client will disobey or be unable to obey.
一个看似自相矛盾的陈述,只有在它是假的时才可能是真的,反之亦然。；反直觉的结论或结果；声称两个看似矛盾的观点都是真的。；具有矛盾特性的事物或人。；无法回答的问题或难题,尤其是引向更深层真理的
用法In use
The statement "This sentence is false" is a classic paradox.
用法提示：paradox 用作名词，指一种自相矛盾的陈述。
It is a paradox that you have to spend money to save money.
用法提示：paradox 用作名词，表示看似矛盾却可能正确的说法。
The paradox of choice suggests that more options can lead to less satisfaction.
用法提示：paradox 用作名词，指一种令人困惑的矛盾现象。
a paradox
基本用法，表示一个悖论或自相矛盾的说法。
The idea is a paradox that challenges common sense.
这个想法是一个挑战常识的悖论。
paradox of sth
表示关于某事物的悖论，常用于抽象概念。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- apparent paradox
- 明显的悖论
- The situation presents an apparent paradox that requires further analysis.这种情况呈现出一个明显的悖论，需要进一步分析。
- central paradox
- 核心悖论
- The central paradox of democracy is balancing freedom and security.民主的核心悖论在于平衡自由与安全。
- paradox of choice
- 选择悖论
- The paradox of choice suggests that more options can lead to less satisfaction.选择悖论表明，更多的选择可能导致更低的满意度。
- paradox lies in
- 悖论在于
- The paradox lies in the fact that the cure may cause the disease.悖论在于治疗方法本身可能引起疾病。
- logical paradox
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想'para'（平行）和'dox'（观点），平行却矛盾的观点就是悖论。
语境与语域Context & Register
register: neutral; contexts: academic writing, philosophical discussions, everyday speech; note_zh: 该词在学术与日常语境中均常见，属中性语域。
语法说明Grammar Note
常用于 'a paradox of ...' 结构，表示'...的悖论'
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the final /ɒks/ sound with 'paradox', including those ending in '-ox' (box, fox, ox) and '-dox' (orthodox, heterodox). Beware of words like 'paradoxical' which have a different ending /ksɪk/ and do not rhyme.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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