paradox

para-,相反，-dox,观点，词源同dogma,doctor,orthodox.即相反的观点，引申词义矛盾，悖论。

paradox (n.)

1530s, "statement contrary to common belief or expectation," from Middle French paradoxe (14c.) and directly from Latin paradoxum "paradox, statement seemingly absurd yet really true," from Greek paradoxon, noun use of neuter of adjective paradoxos "contrary to expectation, incredible," from para- "contrary to" (see para- (1)) + doxa "opinion," from dokein "to appear, seem, think" (see decent). Meaning "statement that is seemingly self-contradictory yet not illogical or obviously untrue" is from 1560s.

1. He was a paradox—a loner who loved to chat to strangers.

他真是个矛盾人物，生性孤僻却又喜欢和陌生人闲聊。

2. Although strictly illogical, Martin's interpretation of this paradox seems the best.

马丁对于这一悖论的解释尽管严格说来不合乎逻辑, 卻似乎是最好的解释了.

3. DB paradox database files corrupted due to unexpected system shutdown etc.

分贝的Paradox数据库文件损坏,由于意想不到的系统关机等.

4. Adapting visual Delphi language and Paradox database, structure ceramic database management system is developed.

应用可现视化的Delphi语言和Paradox数据库, 开发了结构陶瓷数据库管理系统.

5. The paradox is that the region's most dynamic economies have the most primitive financial systems.

矛盾之处在于这个地区最有活力的经济体却有着最落后的金融体系。