casuistry
US /ˈkæz.u.ɪ.stri/
UK /ˈkæz.ju.ɪ.stri/
名詞
詭辯, 曲解
the use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; sophistry
範例:
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The politician's argument was a piece of pure casuistry, designed to mislead the public.
這位政治家的論點純粹是詭辯,旨在誤導公眾。
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He used moral casuistry to justify his unethical behavior.
他利用道德上的詭辯來為 profit 自己的不道德行為辯解。