contradiction
英 [kntrdkn] 美 [kɑntrdkn]
n.矛盾;(事实、看法、行动等的)不一致;对立;反驳;驳斥
详细释义：
noun
1[C, U] ~ (between A and B)
(事实、看法、行动等的)不一致，矛盾，对立
a lack of agreement between facts, opinions, actions, etc.
There is a contradiction between the two sets of figures.这两组数据相互矛盾。
His public speeches are in direct contradiction to his personal lifestyle.他的公开言论与他本人的生活方式恰恰相反。
How can we resolve this apparent contradiction?我们怎样才能解决这个明显的矛盾呢?
2[U, C] 反驳;驳斥
the act of saying that sth that sb else has said is wrong or not true; an example of this
I think I can say, without fear of contradiction , that…就算有人反驳，我也胆敢说…
Now you say you both left at ten─that's a contradiction of your last statement.你现在说你们俩是十点钟离开的，这可和你上次的说法不一致。
