| 词汇 | rhetorical |
| 释义 | rhetoricalWord family nounrhetoricrhetoricianrhetoradjectiverhetoricaladverbrhetoricallyverbrhetorize rhe·tor·i·cal /rɪˈtɒrɪkəl $ -ˈtɔː-, -ˈtɑː-/ adjectiveadj 1. rhetorical question SAY/STATEa question that you ask as a way of making a statement, without expecting an answer 修辞性疑问句，反问句 Examples from the Corpus rhetorical question• That is not a rhetorical question.• The two extremes can be expressed in the form of two rhetorical questions.• These and other rhetorical questions are asked in a spirit of humility with no stones clutched, hidden in the hand.• A rhetorical question, but asked with deep feeling.• But rhetorical questions can be over-used, especially where answers to the questions do not follow immediately.• Consider these two rhetorical questions, from an essay on Othello: Does this tell us about Shakespeare?• His critics even smile in anticipation of a rhetorical question meeting with a devastating reply.• The rhetorical question rightly goes unanswered, and the following paragraph consigns the missio unmourned to the shades. 2 PERSUADEusing speech or writing in special ways in order to persuade people or to produce an impressive effect 修辞的，与修辞有关的 a speech full of rhetorical phrases 充满华丽辞藻的演讲 —rhetorically /-kli/ adverbadv Examples from the Corpus rhetorical• At one level this statement is clearly metaphorical and rhetorical.• This chapter explores the points of contact between the theory of social representations and the rhetorical approach.• And, sure, he spent Wednesday in Chicago pumping wind into his rhetorical drive for tougher education standards.• She delivered her speech with her usual rhetorical fire.• Still others claim that they lack the rhetorical or interpersonal skills to communicate honestly and openly.• Consider these two rhetorical questions, from an essay on Othello: Does this tell us about Shakespeare?• Republicans concede that the president has an uncanny rhetorical talent that he has used effectively to put congressional leaders on the defensive. |
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