Litotes

[ ['laitəti:z] ]
出国 Abroad
n. 反叙法, 曲言法

📖 牛津释义

litotes n[U] ironical understatement,esp using a negative to emphasize the contrary 曲言(尤指用否定的词语, 强调其反义的修辞法, 如 It wasn't easy `此事不易'意为It was very difficult`此事很难').

🗣️ 情景例句

Lacks maturity.
不成熟。
I look forward to receiving your reply.
我期待着你的答复。
Excuse me, Miss Yang. I've just found this library book.
“打搅了,杨小姐。我刚刚捡到这本图书馆的藏书。”
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