argumentum ad hominem

名词 n.
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英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A type of fallacious argument in which the attempt is made to refute a theory or belief by discrediting the person(s) who advocate that theory or belief; an ad hominem argument. rhetoric
    — “He is an ass on two legs, the like of which was never seen before; so go home with your logic you old heathen vagabond, and teach your grandmother to milk the ducks!” The legend which we draw on, and which, never having been in print, we quote from memory, states that this argumentum ad hominem drew down great applause from the saint's supporters, and loud cries of "order" from the ministerial side of the house.

词形变化

argumenta ad hominem plural argumentums ad hominem plural

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Latinbor.
English argumentum ad hominem
Borrowed from Latin.
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