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paradox

/pɛrədɑks/

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a situation that seems contradictory but may be true

悖论；矛盾现象

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It is a paradox that faster communication can leave people feeling distant.
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交流更快捷却可能让人感觉更疏远，这是一种悖论。
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Pronunciation: /pɛrədɑks/

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