1.C 似非而是的隽语，看似矛盾而实际却可能正确的说法　statement that seems to be absurd or contradictory but is or may be true
2.U 用于语言文学中的上述隽语　use of this in talking or writing
3.C 有矛盾特点的人〔事物，情况　〕person, thing or situation displaying contradictory features

　puzzling ～　令人费解的反论
　ridiculous ～　可笑的奇谈怪论
　ironical ～　具有讽刺性的似非而是的论点
　startling ～　惊人的反论

　"More haste, less speed."is a paradox.　“欲速则不达”是一句似非而是的隽言。
　The faster he tried to finish, the longer it seemed to take him. It is quite a paradox.　他越是想快点完成，似乎就做得越慢，这实在是很矛盾。
　The paradox of earth is that it cradles life and then entombs life.　大地的奥妙在于它既生长万物，亦埋葬万物。