矛盾
Definition
Example
spear and shield [two different weapons in ancient times]
turn sb's battery against himself
contradiction
antagonistic/nonantagonistic contradiction
principal aspect of contradiction
identity of opposites
particularity of contradiction
universality of contradiction
struggle of opposites
secondary aspect of contradiction
transformation of a contradiction
conflict; contradiction; inconsistency; problem
The two countries have been in conflict for twenty odd years.
The border clash deepened/increased the contradictions between the two countries.
The two brothers fell out with each other over an inheritance from their father.
He fell into contradictions.
contradiction in terms
contradictions between superstructure and economic base
repugnance between two theories
be in two minds (about sth)
undergo an inner conflict
be at loggerheads (with)
be beset with numerous contradictions
contain many contradictions; be full of holes and contradictions; teem with contradictions
be at variance (with); be at odds (with)
belong to contradictions within the ranks of the people
solve a problem
aggravate/intensify contradiction
alleviate the problem of
avoid conflicts
contradictory; conflicting; opposing
Her feelings are mixed.
His account of the events was inconsistent.
Her actions contradicted her words.
contradict international practice
conflicting reports