释义 |
rhet·oric·alBrE /rɪˈtɒrɪkl/NAmE /rɪˈtɔːrɪkl/ adjective(of a question 问题) asked only to make a statement or to produce an effect rather than to get an answer 反问的;反诘的◆'Don't you care what I do?' he asked, but it was a rhetorical question. “我做什么,难道你不关心吗?” 他问道,可那是个反问。(formal, often disapproving) (of a speech or piece of writing 言语或文章) intended to influence people, but not completely honest or sincere 辞藻华丽的;虚夸的;花言巧语的(formal) connected with the art of rhetoric 修辞的;修辞性的;带有修辞色彩的◆the use of rhetorical devices such as metaphor and irony 诸如暗喻和反讽等修辞手法的运用▸ rhet·oric·al·ly BrE /rɪˈtɒrɪkli/NAmE /rɪˈtɔːrɪkli/ adverb◆'Do you think I'm stupid?' she asked rhetorically. “你以为我是傻瓜?” 她反问道。◆a rhetorically structured essay 讲究修辞结构的文章 |