paradox

1. N-COUNT You describe a situation as a paradox when it involves two or more facts or qualities that seem to contradict each other. 自相矛盾

The paradox is that the region's most dynamic economies have the most primitive financial systems. 矛盾的是，该地区最具活力的经济体制有着最原始的金融体系。

The paradox of exercise is that while using a lot of energy it seems to generate more. 锻炼的矛盾之处在于消耗很多能量却似乎又产生更多能量。

2. N-VAR A paradox is a statement in which it seems that if one part of it is true, the other part of it cannot be true. 悖论

The story contains many levels of paradox. 这个故事包含很多层面的悖论。