Beg the question Meaning in English
expression
释义
To assume something is true without proof (logical fallacy), or to raise a question that naturally follows from what was just said.
用法与细微差别
Originally refers to a logical fallacy (assuming the conclusion), but is often used informally to mean 'raises the question'. Formal and academic in the logical sense, but more common informally as 'this begs the question'. Not the same as 'ask the question'.
例句
His argument begs the question because it assumes what it should prove.
basic
Saying 'lying is wrong because it's bad' begs the question.
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This statistic begs the question: how was the data collected?
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It really begs the question why no one noticed this mistake earlier.
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Saying 'everyone likes this movie, so it must be good' begs the question.
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All this talk about raising prices begs the question: will people still buy the product?
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