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be paradoxical that...
该句式用 it 作形式主语，that 从句为真正主语。
It is paradoxical that the strictest rules often produce the most creative work.
最严格的规则往往产生最有创造力的作品，这真是似非而是。
似非而是的；矛盾的
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
似非而是的；矛盾的
seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
It is paradoxical that the strictest rules often produce the most creative work.
最严格的规则往往产生最有创造力的作品，这真是似非而是。
具有自相矛盾性质的。
Having self-contradictory properties.
看似矛盾但可能正确的；悖论的
seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
It may sound paradoxical, but taking a short walk after dinner can actually help you sleep better.
这听起来可能有些矛盾，但晚饭后散散步反而能帮你睡得更好。
AI contextual example
She found it paradoxical that having fewer options made choosing a gift much easier.
她觉得选择变少反而让挑礼物更容易，这真有点矛盾。
AI contextual example
The team got a paradoxical result: adding more people slowed down the project.
团队得到了一个似非而是的结果：人多了反而拖慢了项目进度。
AI contextual example
it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking
矛盾的是,站着比走路更累。
WordNet
该句式用 it 作形式主语，that 从句为真正主语。
It is paradoxical that the strictest rules often produce the most creative work.
最严格的规则往往产生最有创造力的作品，这真是似非而是。
Scientists find it paradoxical that the coldest part of the year comes after the shortest day.
科学家们觉得一年中最冷的时候出现在白昼最短之后，这一点令人觉得似非而是。
seem 是系动词，后接形容词 paradoxical 作表语。
His refusal to spend money may seem paradoxical for a banker.
作为一名银行家，他拒绝花钱可能看起来自相矛盾。
这是 as 引导的让步状语从句，表语提前形成倒装。
Paradoxical as it may seem, the team played better when its star player was injured.
尽管听上去似非而是，这支球队在明星球员受伤时反而打得更好。
Not this
This result is paradox.
Use this
This result is paradoxical.
paradox 是名词，is 后需要形容词作表语，因此用 paradoxical 表示‘矛盾的、似非而是的’。
Not this
Paradoxical, he felt more tired after sleeping longer.
Use this
Paradoxically, he felt more tired after sleeping longer.
句首修饰全句的状语要用副词 paradoxically，不能用形容词 paradoxical。这里表达‘矛盾的是、反常的是’。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
看似矛盾的情况
The new policy created a paradoxical situation: it was meant to simplify the process, but it made things more complicated.
新政策造成了一种看似矛盾的情况：它本意是简化流程，却让事情变得更复杂。
反常效应
The medicine had a paradoxical effect, making patients drowsy instead of alert.
这种药产生了反常效应，让病人昏昏欲睡而不是清醒。
反常睡眠（快速眼动睡眠）
Paradoxical sleep is the stage of sleep in which most dreams occur.
反常睡眠是大多数梦境发生时的睡眠阶段。
矛盾意向法
The therapist suggested paradoxical intention, telling the patient to deliberately try to bring on the symptoms.
治疗师建议使用矛盾意向法，让病人故意尝试引发症状。
看似矛盾的性质
The paradoxical nature of the argument was not lost on the audience.
听众并没有忽略这一论点看似矛盾的性质。
Use paradoxical naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
paradox(悖论)+-ical：悖论看似矛盾却可能为真，即似非而是的。
语域：formal 常见场景：学术文章或讲座、医学或心理学报告、哲理论述 该词通常用于较正式的书面语或专业语境，如学术文章、医学或心理报告、哲理论述，日常口语中较少使用；它强调“看似矛盾却可能成立”。
这些词都与 paradoxical 一样以 -ical 结尾，末尾非重读音节同为 /ɪkəl/，但均与 paradoxical /ˌpɛrəˈdɑksɪkəl/ 不构成完全押韵，因为重读元音不同（paradoxical 的重音是 /ˈdɑk/，其他词的重音元音有 /æ/、/ɪ/ 等）。注意拼写相似的 paradox /ˈpærədɑːks/ 不以 -ical 结尾，且重音在首音节。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, OCTANOVE, WIKTIONARY.