Wordiyorhetoric
🇬🇧 UK/'retәrik/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREB2
Definitions
n.
The art of using language persuasively, especially in public speaking; language that sounds impressive but lacks substance.
修辞学，雄辩术；华而不实的言辞
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishrhetoricother
=rhetoric
Common Collocations
- 1.empty rhetoric空洞的言辞
- 2.political rhetoric政治说辞
- 3.heated rhetoric激烈的言辞
- 4.mere rhetoric华而不实的空话
Example Sentences
- 1.
The politician's speech was full of powerful rhetoric but offered no concrete solutions.
- 2.
Students of classical rhetoric learn how to construct persuasive and logical arguments.
- 3.
Many voters are tired of empty rhetoric and want real policy changes.