矛盾 máodùn A. noun ① （矛和盾） spear and shield ▸ 以子之矛攻子之盾 turn sb’s weapons against him ② ［Philosophy］ contradiction ▸ 矛盾的转化 transformation of a contradiction ▸ 对抗性/非对抗性矛盾 antagonistic/non-antagonistic contradiction ③ （指相互排斥） conflict ▸ 解决矛盾 solve a problem ▸ 属于人民内部矛盾 be part of the problem between the people ▸ 矛盾百出 be full of holes and contradictions B. adjective contradictory ▸ 心情很矛盾 be in two minds (about sth) C. verb be contradictory ▸ 与国际惯例相矛盾 contradict international practice ▸ 自相矛盾 paradox |