paradox

n. 似非而是的隽语,自相矛盾的话

It is a paradox that such a rich country should have so many poor people living in it.

如此富足的国家竟有如此多的穷人, 这是个矛盾的现实.

Paradox and irony are characteristics of her style.

她善於运用似非而是的隽语和反语.