Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #5706
rhetorics
修辞；雄辩术
rhetorics is the plural of rhetoric.
the art of using language effectively to persuade or please, especially in public speaking
- 1.
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
运用语言(尤其是公开演讲)进行说服的艺术。
- 2.
using language effectively to please or persuade
有效使用语言以取悦或说服
- 3.
high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
华丽的风格；过度使用语言修饰
- 4.
loud and confused and empty talk
喧闹混乱且空洞的言谈
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
In use
The politician's speech was full of empty rhetoric, promising change without any concrete plan.
In her essay on rhetoric, she analyzed how ancient orators used emotional appeals.
His rhetoric about teamwork convinced the group to collaborate more closely.
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。
adjective + rhetoric
常用搭配如political, empty, mere等。
Empty rhetoric will not solve the problem.
空洞的辞令解决不了问题。
Connections
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
- 激烈的言辞
- The senator's fiery rhetoric energized the crowd.参议员激烈的言辞鼓舞了人群。
- divisive rhetoric
Learner notes
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。
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’）。
Grammar Note
通常作不可数名词，复数形式 rhetorics 较少使用。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words like 'historic', 'generic', and 'electric' share a similar spelling ending with 'rhetoric' but have different pronunciations.
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。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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