litotes
US /ˈlaɪ.təʊ.tiːz/
UK /laɪˈtoʊ.tiːz/
名詞
反語, 低調陳述
ironic understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary (e.g., "you won't be sorry," meaning "you'll be glad").
範例:
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The phrase "not bad" when describing a delicious meal is an example of litotes.
在描述美味餐點時，短語「不賴」是反語的一個例子。
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Using litotes can add a subtle layer of irony to your writing.
使用反語可以為你的寫作增添一層微妙的諷刺。
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