Abstract or immaterial things used in a manner comparable to physical weapons. Since late Middle English as a figurative use of sense 2a.
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释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > testing > debate, disputation, argument > putting forward for discussion > [noun] > arguments for or against (17) armsa1250 Abstract or immaterial things used in a manner comparable to physical weapons. Since late Middle English as a figurative use of sense 2a. pro and conc1450 An argument or consideration in favour of something; reasoning in support of a proposition, thesis, etc. Chiefly in pros and cons (also pros and co… pros and contrasc1450 An argument or consideration in favour of something; reasoning in support of a proposition, thesis, etc. Chiefly in pros and cons (also pros and co… pro et contraa1554 Originally: argument, debate; = pro and contra at pro, n.1 1a. In later use: advantages and disadvantages; = pros and cons at pro, n.1 1a. pro and contra1570 An argument or consideration in favour of something; reasoning in support of a proposition, thesis, etc. Chiefly in pros and cons (also pros and co… pros and cons1654 An argument or consideration in favour of something; reasoning in support of a proposition, thesis, etc. Chiefly in pros and cons (also pros and co… fors and againstsa1817 quasi-n. fors and againsts: ‘pros and cons’. Subcategories:— argument in favour (2) — argument against (8) |
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