There is a contradiction between the two sets of figures.

这两组数据相互矛盾。

《牛津词典》

Motion itself is a contradiction.

运动本身就是矛盾。

《新英汉大辞典》

A generous miser is a contradiction in terms.

“慷慨的吝啬鬼”是一种语词矛盾的说法。

《新英汉大辞典》

But Milton's also sensitive to the fact that the very phrase "Christian epic" is in some way a contradiction in terms.

但弥尔顿对有些事实也很敏锐,某种意义上“基督教史诗“这个词语,本身就是矛盾的。

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When there's a contradiction in our heads we're not happy and will take steps to make the contradiction go away.

当我们的心理活动出现矛盾时,我们会不安，会采取办法,让这种矛盾消失。

耶鲁公开课 - 心理学导论课程节选

A sinking dollar means a poorer nation and a superpower with a sinking currency is a contradiction in terms."

美元疲软意味着国家的衰落,而美国本身又是个超级大国,两者未免自相矛盾“

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The President does it big time--this whole notion of leading by following is a contradiction.

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"The whole idea of a secret democracy is a contradiction in terms, " he said.

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They did nothing as so-called "rain-makers" were awarded three year guaranteed bonuses, a contradiction in terms.

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