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paradoxically
自相矛盾地
核心释义
in a paradoxical manner
- 1.
自相矛盾地
In a paradoxical manner; so as to create a paradox.
反论；荒谬；自相矛盾；似非而可能是
用法In use
Paradoxically, the quieter the room, the more aware you become of small noises.
用法提示：该词作为句首副词，修饰整个句子，表达一种看似矛盾的现象。
She was paradoxically both shy and outspoken in class.
用法提示：该词修饰形容词短语'both shy and outspoken'，强调两种相反品质并存。
His constant worry about being late paradoxically made him arrive early every day.
用法提示：该词修饰动词短语'made him arrive'，说明因果关系中的反常现象。
Paradoxically, [sentence]
用于句首修饰整个句子，强调出人意料或违背常理的结果。
Paradoxically, the stricter the rules, the more creative the students become.
自相矛盾的是，规则越严格，学生反而越有创造力。
[subject] + paradoxically + [verb phrase]
副词放在谓语动词前，直接修饰动作。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- paradoxically enough
- 够讽刺的是；自相矛盾的是
- Paradoxically enough, the busiest people often have the most free time.够讽刺的是，最忙碌的人往往有最多的空闲时间。
- perhaps paradoxically
- 也许自相矛盾地
- Perhaps paradoxically, the simplest solution is often the hardest to find.也许自相矛盾地，最简单的解决方案往往最难找到。
- paradoxically, however
- 然而自相矛盾地
- Paradoxically, however, the new policy led to more confusion.然而自相矛盾地，新政策导致了更多的混乱。
- paradoxically, it seems
- 看起来自相矛盾地
- Paradoxically, it seems that the more we learn, the less we know.看起来自相矛盾地，我们学得越多，知道得越少。
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
记住单词'paradox'（悖论）加上副词后缀'-ically'，意为'自相矛盾地'。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：学术写作、评论性文章 通常用于正式或学术语境，但在一般书面语中也比较常见。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
These words all end in '-ically' pronounced /ɪkli/ and are adverbs derived from adjectives ending in '-ical' or '-ic'. The stressed syllable varies but the suffix sounds the same. The target 'paradoxically' follows the same pattern.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, OCTANOVE, WIKTIONARY.