hypobole

词形变化

hypoboles 复数 hypoboles

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A rhetorical figure in which several things are mentioned that seem to make claims against the argument, or in favor of the opposing side, but are then refuted one by one.

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  2. 2.

    A deliberate, intentional understatement.

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词源

From Ancient Greek ὑποβολή (hupobolḗ, “a throwing under, a suggesting”), from βάλλω (bállō, “to throw”).

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