汉英词典
MEANING OF 自相矛盾
自相矛盾
to contradict oneself / self-contradictory / inconsistent
矛 Stabbing weapon to attack the enemy / 盾 Shield yourself / It is a metaphor for the conflict before and after speaking and doing things
①《韩非子·难一》载楚人卖盾与矛，夸口说吾盾之坚固，没有东西能刺破的。”又夸口说吾矛锋利，没有东西不能刺破的。”有人问拿你的矛刺你的盾，怎么样?”这个人对答不上来◇以自相矛盾”喻言行前后互相抵触。②即逻辑矛盾”(645页)。
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