n.[U]

1. 修辞；修辞学；修辞学著作
2. 雄辩（术）；辩才
3. 辞令，言语
   Despite their tough anti-American rhetoric, the government is privately trying to maintain good relations with the U.S..

   尽管他们发表强硬的反美言论，政府仍试图私下与美国保持良好关系。

4. 【贬】花言巧语，浮夸之词

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