Dreye權威釋義|rhetoric

n.[U]

修辭；修辭學；修辭學著作
雄辯（術）；辯才
辭令，言語
Despite their tough anti-American rhetoric, the government is privately trying to maintain good relations with the U.S..
儘管他們發表強硬的反美言論，政府仍試圖私下與美國保持良好關係。
【貶】花言巧語，浮誇之詞

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以上來源於：《英漢大辭典》

/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’.

以上來源於：《簡明牛津英語詞典》