Phrase
line of reasoning
/lain ɔv ˈriːzənɪŋ/
noun
推理思路；论证思路
a connected series of thoughts or arguments used to reach a conclusion
- 1.
a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
推理过程
推理过程；推理路线
In use
Her line of reasoning was hard to follow because she skipped several steps.
The judge asked the lawyer to explain his line of reasoning more clearly.
I don't agree with your line of reasoning, but I respect your conclusion.
a [adj] line of reasoning
形容词常为logical, flawed, consistent等。
She presented a logical line of reasoning.
她提出了一条合乎逻辑的推理路线。
follow a line of reasoning
强调理解或追踪对方的思路。
It is difficult to follow his line of reasoning.
很难跟上他的推理路线。
present/develop a line of reasoning
用于阐述或构建论点。
The lawyer developed a compelling line of reasoning.
律师发展了一条令人信服的推理路线。
Common mistakes
I don't follow your reasoning line.I don't follow your line of reasoning.
中文习惯将修饰语前置，但英语中'line of reasoning'是固定短语，不能颠倒顺序。
He presented a line of reason.He presented a line of reasoning.
'reason'是动词或名词（理由），而'reasoning'是名词（推理过程），在'line of reasoning'中必须用动名词形式。
Connections
Confusing words
- train of thought
- 思路；一连串的想法 · ‘line of reasoning’强调逻辑推理的步骤和论证过程，而‘train of thought’指头脑中连续的想法，不一定有严格的逻辑性。
- line of thought
- 思路；想法 · ‘line of reasoning’更正式，常出现在学术或辩论中；‘line of thought’较为通用，可指任何思考方向。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.