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单词 devil's advocacy
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Definition of devil's advocacy in English:

devil's advocacy

noun ˌdɛvlz ˈadvəkəsi
  • The action or practice of playing devil’s advocate; an argument advanced by a devil’s advocate.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From the genitive of devil + advocacy, after devil's advocate.

 
 

Definition of devil's advocacy in US English:

devil's advocacy

nounˌdɛvlz ˈadvəkəsi
  • The action or practice of playing devil’s advocate; an argument advanced by a devil’s advocate.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From the genitive of devil + advocacy, after devil's advocate.

 
 
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