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单词 paradox
释义 paradox
n.
  1. a a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement, even if actually well-founded. b a self-contradictory or essentially absurd statement.
  2. a person or thing conflicting with a preconceived notion of what is reasonable or possible.
  3. a paradoxical quality or character.
Etymology: orig. = a statement contrary to accepted opinion, f. LL paradoxum f. Gk paradoxon neut. adj. (as PARA-(1), doxa opinion)
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