词汇 | sophist |
释义 | sophist noun[ C ] disapprovinguk /ˈsɒf.ɪst/ us /ˈsɑː.fɪst/ a person who uses sophistry (= clever but untrue arguments) in order to deceive people: 诡辩者 It was basically a selfish act, though no doubt a sophist would argue that it was done for the general good.这基本上是一种自私的行为,但是诡辩家无疑会争辩说,这样做是为了大众的利益。 She is a sophist who tries to make confused thinking look like common sense.她是一个诡辩家,试图使混乱的思维看起来像常识。 See sophistry For many years he was a highly paid sophist for the energy industry. His argument is one that would delight a sophist. He was regarded as a vain sophist. Debate & discussion agent provocateur agora argue argue against something argue for something bargainer beard controversial hash kick around no ifs or butsidiom no-platform no-platforming on the doorstep proposer undialectical undiscussed war of words wash (something) up well argued You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Logic and reason |
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