| 释义 |
ad ho·mi·nem
\(ˈ)adˈhäməˌnem\ adjective
Etymology: New Latin, literally, to the man
1. : directed at or appealing to one's hearer's or reader's personal feelings or prejudices rather than his intellect and reason
< an ad hominem argument >
2. : marked by attack on an opponent's character rather than by answer to his contentions
< an ad hominem plea that his accuser had been in jail > |