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polylemma [polylemma 词源字典]: "†( Logic ) a complex syllogism which involves more than two alternatives ( obsolete ); (also more generally) a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between more than two unfavourable alternatives", Mid 19th cent.; earliest use found in William S. Hamilton (1788–1856), philosopher.[polylemma etymology, polylemma origin, 英语词源]