| 单词 | rhetoric |
| 释义 | rhetoric (retərɪk ) 1. uncountable noun If you refer to speech or writing as rhetoric, you disapprove of it because it is intended to convince and impress people but may not be sincere or honest. [disapproval] What is required is immediate action, not rhetoric. The harsh rhetoric had so soured officials that the two sides were barely speaking. 2. uncountable noun Rhetoric is the skill or art of using language effectively. [formal] ...the noble institutions of political life, such as political rhetoric and public service. Synonyms: oratory, eloquence, public speaking, speech-making Translations: Chinese: 虚华词藻 Japanese: 美辞麗句 |
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