litotes

美 [laɪˈtoʊˌtiz]
英 [ˈlaɪtəʊtiːz]
  • n.反叙法
  • 网络曲言法；间接肯定法；反语法

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网络释义

litotes
n.
1.
反叙法，曲言（用否定或较弱的语气加强表示肯定）the use of a negative or weak statement to emphasize a positive meaning, for examplehe wasn't slow to accept the offer (= he was quick to accept the offer)

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