单词 | trilemma |
释义 | trilemma /truy lem"euh/, n. 1. a situation, analogous to a dilemma, in which there are three almost equally undesirable alternatives: His trilemma consisted in not knowing whether to acknowledge receipt, deny it, or simply leave. 2. Logic. a form of argument in which three choices are presented, each of which is indicated to have consequences that may be unfavorable. [1665-75; TRI- + (DI)LEMMA] |
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