Contradiction 对比 Discrepancy

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Contradiction

前 2000（常见） C1 noun

Discrepancy

前 3000（常见）

最常见: Contradiction

	Contradiction	Discrepancy
发音	🇬🇧 /["/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃn/"]/	🇬🇧 //dɪsˈkrɛpənsi// 🇺🇸 //dɪsˈkrɛpənsi//
含义	一种说法，包含两个不可能同时为真的事物。 A statement that says two things that cannot both be true.	两件事物之间的不同或不一致。 A difference or disagreement between two things.
例句	There is a contradiction between the two sets of figures.	There was a significant discrepancy between the two reports.
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	前 2000（常见）	前 3000（常见）
CEFR 等级	C1	-
词性	noun
搭配	complete, direct, flat, in contradiction to, in contradiction with, contradiction between, a contradiction in terms	notable discrepancy, resolve a discrepancy, discrepancy report
反义	agreement, consistency	similarity, consistency, agreement
常见错误	Confusing 'contradiction' with 'controversy', Using it as a verb instead of a noun, Mispronouncing the word and stressing the wrong syllable	Confused with 'discrepance', which is not a word., Using 'discrepancy' in informal contexts where simpler words like 'difference' would suffice., Mixing up the noun form with the verb form 'discrepate', which is also not commonly used.
用法说明	当讨论相互对立的信念或陈述时，可以使用“矛盾”。它适用于正式讨论、辩论和学术写作，但在休闲对话中可能显得过于正式。 Use 'contradiction' when discussing beliefs or statements that oppose each other. It's suitable for formal discussions, debates, and academic writing but may feel too formal in casual conversations.	当比较数据或陈述时，使用'discrepancy'。它适用于正式写作，但在随意交谈中可能显得过于强烈。 Use 'discrepancy' when comparing data or statements. It's suitable for formal writing but may seem too strong in casual conversations.

在真实片段中看它

Better Call Saul › S1 E1

- And the number here is 1.6 million? - Well, that's an accounting discrepancy.

Discrepancy

常见问题：Contradiction 对比 Discrepancy

Contradiction和Discrepancy 有什么区别？

Contradiction: A statement that says two things that cannot both be true. Discrepancy: A difference or disagreement between two things.

哪个更常见：Contradiction和Discrepancy？

Contradiction 在日常英语中最常见。

能各给一个例子吗？

Contradiction: There is a contradiction between the two sets of figures. Discrepancy: There was a significant discrepancy between the two reports.

我可以互换使用 Contradiction和Discrepancy 吗？

不总是。Contradiction和Discrepancy 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。