litotes

litotes

美 [laɪˈtoʊˌtiz]  英 [ˈlaɪtəʊtiːz]

  • n.反叙法
  • 网络曲言法;间接肯定法;反语法

英汉双解

n.
1.
反叙法,曲言(用否定或较弱的语气加强表示肯定)the use of a negative or weak statement to emphasize a positive meaning, for examplehe wasn't slow to accept the offer (= he was quick to accept the offer)

英汉解释

n.
1.
【语】曲意法,间接表达法,反语法

英英解释

n.

例句

Resorting to litotes, it said "the accession negotiations with Turkey have regrettably not moved into any new areas for a year. "

使用反叙法这种修辞方法来说,很可惜,土耳其的入盟谈判一年内都没有任何新的进展。

The translation of metaphors, personification and Litotes etc.

比喻,拟人及反语的翻译。

consists of meiosis and litotes

是由减数分裂和间接肯定法构成的。