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rhetorically

UK //rɪˈtɒr.ɪ.kəl.i//US //rɪˈtɔːr.ɪ.kəl.i//

词源

源自拉丁语 'rhetoricus'(修辞的),通过古法语 'rhétorique' 进入英语,后缀 '-ally' 表示副词形式。

adverb

❶ 以修辞方式地,指用夸张或强调的手法表达,通常不是为了获得实际答案,而是为了制造效果或强调观点。

“He asked rhetorically, 'Do you think I was born yesterday?'”

(他用反问的语气说:'你以为我是昨天才出生的吗?')

“She smiled and said rhetorically, 'Isn't this just perfect?'”

(她微笑着用夸张的语气说:'这不是太完美了吗?')

同义词:expressively, oratorically, eloquently

常见短语

speak rhetorically — 用修辞手法说话,通常指用夸张、反问等技巧来增强表达效果而非寻求实际回应。

“The poet spoke rhetorically, painting vivid images with his words.”

(诗人用修辞手法说话,用文字描绘出鲜活的画面。)