释义 |
a contradiction in terms a combination of words that seem to be the opposite of each other, with the result that the phrase has no clear meaning用词上的自相矛盾:•'Permanent revolution' is a contradiction in terms.“永远的革命”是用词上的自相矛盾。a ˌcontradiction in ˈtermsa statement containing two words thatcontradicteach other's meaning自相矛盾的说法A ‘nomad settlement’ is a contradiction in terms.“游牧者的定居”是用词上的自相矛盾。 |