Dictionary entry
logical argument
noun
逻辑论证；推理
logical argument
- 1.
a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
In use
Her logical argument convinced the committee to change the policy.
To win the debate, you need to present a logical argument supported by evidence.
The professor praised his logical argument because each step followed clearly from the last.
present/make/offer a logical argument
常用搭配动词包括 present、make、offer 等。
She presented a logical argument to support her thesis.
她提出了一个逻辑论证来支持她的论文。
the logical argument for/against sth
介词 for 或 against 引出论点所针对的对象。
The logical argument for stricter gun control is compelling.
支持更严格枪支管制的逻辑论证很有说服力。
logical argument that + clause
that 从句说明论证的具体内容。
He made a logical argument that the policy would reduce costs.
他提出了一个逻辑论证，认为该政策会降低成本。
Common mistakes
He presented a logic argument.He presented a logical argument.
“logic”是名词，修饰“argument”时应使用形容词“logical”。
His logical argument was very convincingly.His logical argument was very convincing.
系动词“was”后应跟形容词“convincing”作表语，而非副词“convincingly”。
Connections
Confusing words
- logical fallacy
- 逻辑谬误 · 逻辑谬误是错误推理，而逻辑论证是正确推理。
- argument
- 争论；论证 · argument既可指争论，也可指论证；但logical argument特指逻辑推理过程。
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