Dreye权威释义

n.[U]

修辞；修辞学；修辞学著作
雄辩（术）；辩才
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。
【贬】花言巧语，浮夸之词

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以上来源于：《英汉大辞典》

/ˈrɛtərɪk/

n.

the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

▸language with a persuasive or impressive effect, but often lacking sincerity or meaningful content.

ME: from OFr. rethorique, via L. from Gk rhētorikē (tekhnē) ‘(art) of rhetoric’, from rhētōr ‘rhetor’.

以上来源于：《简明牛津英语词典》