语法与词汇18.It is a contradiction that in such a rich country there should be so many poor people.
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】本题中,contradiction的意思是“矛盾”。四个选项中,paradox的意思是“似非而是的观点,自相矛盾的话”,如:the paradox that standing is more tiring than walking(站着比走路还累这似非而是的说法)。pageant的意思是“盛会,庆典”;patronage的意思是“保护,赞助”;pendulum的意思是“钟摆”。只有C符合题意。