sophist
US /ˈsɑː.fɪst/
UK /ˈsɑː.fɪst/
名词
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诡辩家, 强词夺理者
a person who reasons speciously rather than soundly
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His arguments were those of a sophist, designed to mislead rather than enlighten.
他的论点是诡辩家的论点，旨在误导而非启发。
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The politician was accused of being a sophist, twisting facts to suit his agenda.
这位政治家被指控为诡辩家，歪曲事实以适应其议程。
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智者, 古希腊哲学和修辞学教师
(in ancient Greece) a paid teacher of philosophy and rhetoric in the classical period; often associated with moral skepticism and specious reasoning
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Plato often criticized the methods and teachings of the Sophists.
柏拉图经常批评智者的方法和教义。
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The rise of the Sophists marked a shift in Greek philosophy towards human-centered inquiry.
智者的兴起标志着希腊哲学向以人为中心的探究转变。
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