rhetorically
意味一覧 (2件)
反語的に
解説 Definition
答えを求めず、相手に考えさせたり主張を強めたりするために言う様子を表します。特に rhetorical question のように、質問の形を借りて実は答えが明らかな場面で使われます。
Rhetorically describes speaking or asking in a way that does not expect a real answer. It is often used when someone asks a question to make the listener think or to make a point more strongly. This is common in rhetorical questions, where the answer is already obvious.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
rhetorical question は「答えを聞きたい質問」ではなく、言いたいことを強める質問です。そこに副詞の -ly が付くと rhetorically は「反語的に」。ask rhetorically や question rhetorically の形で出たら、相手の返答を待つというより、聞き手に当然の結論を意識させる言い方だと考えます。ironically は皮肉全般、修辞的には表現技法全般なので、質問の形で主張する場面に絞ると覚えやすいです。
Think of a rhetorical question: it is not a question asked because the speaker wants information. It is a question used to make a point more strongly. Add -ly, and rhetorically means "in a rhetorical way," often in phrases like ask rhetorically. To remember it clearly, focus on questions that sound like questions but already contain the obvious answer.
例文
"Do you think money grows on trees?" she asked rhetorically.
「お金が木になるとでも思ってるの？」と彼女は反語的に言った。
The speaker paused and then rhetorically asked whether anyone could ignore the problem any longer.
その話し手は間を置いてから、これ以上その問題を無視できる人がいるだろうかと反語的に問いかけた。
He smiled and said rhetorically that of course everyone wanted an easier solution.
彼は笑って、もちろん誰だってもっと楽な解決策を望むものだと反語的に述べた。
修辞的に
(意味 2)解説 Definition
修辞学や言葉遣いの観点から、または修辞的なテクニックを用いて行われる様子を表します。実質的な意図ではなく、聞き手に効果を与えるための言葉遣いや表現の手法に基づいた方法を指します。
Rhetorically means in a way that is meant to create an effect or persuade people, rather than simply give information. It is often used when talking about style in speech or writing, and sometimes about questions that do not need an answer.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
この「修辞的に」は、rhetorical question の「反語的に」とは別に、言葉の組み立て方や表現効果の観点から述べる用法です。rhetoric は弁論術・修辞法で、logically が論理の進め方を示すなら、rhetorically は語句の選び方、強調、対比、反復などの見せ方を指します。speech, essay, argue, effective など文章・演説を分析する文脈で見たら、内容の真偽より表現技法に注目します。
Remember the base word `rhetorical`, as in `rhetorical question`. The focus is not only on facts, but on the effect of the words on the listener. Add `-ly`, and `rhetorically` means "in a rhetorical way," more about style and impact than pure logic.
例文
He asked rhetorically, 'Do you really think that would work?'
彼は修辞的に、『本当にそれがうまくいくと思いますか？』と尋ねました。
The speaker posed her question rhetorically to emphasize her point.
その講演者は彼女の主張を強調するために修辞的に質問をしました。
When he asked rhetorically about the problem, everyone understood his concern.
彼が問題について修辞的に尋ねたとき、皆が彼の懸念を理解しました。
rhetorically の語源・成り立ち Etymology
rhetorically は rhetoric（弁論術）に由来する rhetorical に副詞語尾 -ly が付いた語です。説得的な話し方から、答えを求めない反語的な問いにも広がりました。
Rhetorically comes from rhetorical, which comes from rhetoric, meaning the art of speaking effectively or persuasively. The word goes back to Greek rhetoric about public speaking. From the idea of persuasive speech, it also came to describe questions asked for effect rather than for an actual answer.
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