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rhetoric
修辞；雄辩术
核心释义
the art of using language effectively to persuade or please, especially in public speaking
- 1.
运用语言(尤其是公开演讲)进行说服的艺术。
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
- 2.
有效使用语言以取悦或说服
using language effectively to please or persuade
- 3.
华丽的风格；过度使用语言修饰
high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
- 4.
喧闹混乱且空洞的言谈
loud and confused and empty talk
华丽辞藻；浮夸言辞；空话；空洞的言谈；运用语言(尤其是公开演讲)进行说服的艺术。；有效使用语言以取悦或说服；华丽的风格；过度使用语言修饰
用法In use
The politician's speech was full of empty rhetoric, promising change without any concrete plan.
用法提示：此处 rhetoric 作名词，表示‘华而不实的言辞’，强调语言上的说服技巧但缺乏实质。
In her essay on rhetoric, she analyzed how ancient orators used emotional appeals.
用法提示：此处 rhetoric 作名词，指‘修辞学’这一学科，表明文章的研究领域。
His rhetoric about teamwork convinced the group to collaborate more closely.
用法提示：此处 rhetoric 作名词，意为‘雄辩术’或‘有说服力的语言’，强调其有效沟通的效果。
mere rhetoric
the rhetoric of something
The rhetoric of the speech was very persuasive.
那次演讲的修辞非常有说服力。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- political rhetoric
- 政治修辞
- The candidate's political rhetoric appealed to many voters.这位候选人的政治修辞吸引了许多选民。
- empty rhetoric
- 空话
- His speech was full of empty rhetoric and no concrete plans.他的演讲满是空话，没有具体计划。
- inflammatory rhetoric
- 煽动性言论
- The leader's inflammatory rhetoric sparked protests.领导人的煽动性言论引发了抗议。
- campaign rhetoric
- 竞选言论
- Campaign rhetoric often promises more than can be delivered.竞选言论往往承诺过多而无法兑现。
- fiery rhetoric
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
修辞（rhetoric）可拆为“热（rhe）”和“trick（技巧）”，想象演讲者用热情的技巧进行雄辩。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：academic discourse、political speeches、public debates ˈ rhetoric 多用于正式或半正式场合，如学术或政治语境，但在日常批评中也常见（如‘空洞的 rhetoric’）。
语法说明Grammar Note
通常作不可数名词，复数形式 rhetorics 较少使用。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
Words like 'historic', 'generic', and 'electric' share a similar spelling ending with 'rhetoric' but have different pronunciations.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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