paradox

n.

1. 似非而是的隽语, 看似矛盾而实际却可能正确的说法
   • The faster he tried to finish, the longer it seemed to take him.It is quite a paradox.
     他越是想快点完成, 似乎就做得越慢, 这实在是很矛盾。
2. 用于语言文学中的上述隽语
3. 有矛盾特点的人[事物, 情况]
   • The paradox of earth is that it cradles life and then entombs life.
     大地的奥妙在于它既生长万物, 亦埋葬万物。