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单词 terminological inexactitude
释义

Definition of terminological inexactitude in English:

terminological inexactitude

noun
  • A lie (used as a humorous euphemism)

    〈幽默,婉〉谎言

    it wasn't the moment to correct terminological inexactitudes
    Example sentencesExamples
    • As with Lord Scott's deliberations, much hinged on the interpretation of words and the meanings of phrases, for the higher reaches of government are a rarefied world of sophistries and terminological inexactitudes.
    • This renders it a possibility that Mr. Jaffer used another terminological inexactitude, this time inside of the House, in his apology to the House for the previous terminological inexactitiude.
    • He is engaging in a few terminological inexactitudes, is that your point, is it, Mr Ellis?
    • And please, Santa, make sure there's one of those interminable mini-disc CD recorders inside the machine to make sure we remind him of what he said each time he utters a terminological inexactitude.
    • This terminological inexactitude is unlikely to be accidental on the part of Ha'aretz.
    Synonyms
    lie, falsehood, fib, fabrication, deception, made-up story, trumped-up story, fake news, invention, fiction, piece of fiction, falsification, falsity, cock and bull story, barefaced lie

Origin

First used by Winston Churchill in a Commons speech in 1906.

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