Rhetorically Meaning in English
word
ɹəˈtɔɹɪkɫi
ruh-TOR-ik-lee
ɹɛtˈɒɹɪkli
reh-TOR-ik-lee
释义
In a way that relates to effective or persuasive speaking or writing, often used when referring to questions or statements made for effect rather than to get an answer.
用法与细微差别
Formal/academic. Common with 'rhetorically ask' or 'rhetorically question.' Often signals a question not expecting an answer (a rhetorical question). Not used in casual conversation; typically modifies verbs or whole phrases.
Spanish: retóricamentePortuguese (BR): retoricamentePortuguese (PT): retoricamenteChinese (Simplified): 修辞上地Chinese (Traditional): 修辭上地Hindi: शाब्दिक रूप से (वाक्पटुता के लिहाज से)Arabic: بلاغياًBengali: আলঙ্কারিকভাবে - বক্তৃতাগতভাবেRussian: риторическиJapanese: 修辞的にVietnamese: một cách tu từKorean: 수사적으로Turkish: retorik olarakUrdu: بلاغی انداز میںIndonesian: secara retoris
例句
He asked the question rhetorically.
basic
She smiled and replied rhetorically.
basic
His words were meant rhetorically, not literally.
basic
Are you asking rhetorically, or do you want an answer?
natural
He raised his hand and, rhetorically, asked why we even try.
natural
When politicians speak rhetorically, they often try to impress rather than inform.
natural