mental gymnastics

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Difficult and complex logical thought processes, especially when performed effortlessly. plural,plural-only
    — To cope with these mental gymnastics we apply various ways of simplifying and reducing the information.
  2. Inventive, complex arguments used to justify what is otherwise unjustifiable. derogatory,plural,plural-only
    — People often perform mental gymnastics in order to blame anyone but themselves.
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