litotes
US /ˈlaɪ.təʊ.tiːz/
UK /laɪˈtoʊ.tiːz/
名词
反语, 低调陈述
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").
示例:
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The phrase "not bad" when describing a delicious meal is an example of litotes.
在描述美味餐点时，短语“不赖”是反语的一个例子。
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Using litotes can add a subtle layer of irony to your writing.
使用反语可以为你的写作增添一层微妙的讽刺。
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