contradiction
/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən/ · /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6225 in the learning path
矛盾；不一致
Definitions
n. A difference between statements or facts that cannot both be true
矛盾；不一致
n. The act of saying that a statement is wrong
反驳；否认
Example
I noticed a contradiction between his two explanations.
我注意到他的两次解释互相矛盾。
There is a clear contradiction between promoting sustainable transport and reducing investment in local bus services.
提倡可持续交通与减少对当地公交服务的投资之间存在明显矛盾。
Collocations
- a contradiction between
- in contradiction to
- a contradiction in terms
Word family
- contradict (v.)
- contradictory (adj.)
Synonyms
- inconsistency
Antonyms
- consistency
Usage tip
常用a contradiction between A and B。
FAQ
- What does contradiction mean?
- A difference between statements or facts that cannot both be true The act of saying that a statement is wrong
- How is contradiction pronounced?
- UK /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən/, US /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
