rhetorically
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/rɪˈtɔːrɪkli/
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/rɪˈtɒrɪkli/
in a way that is meant to make a point, not to get an answer
'Do you think I'm stupid?' she asked rhetorically.
「你覺得我很傻嗎?」她修辭性地問道。
in a way that is meant to persuade, even if not completely honest
The politician spoke rhetorically to win the voters' support.
這位政治家用修辭手法贏得了選民的支持。
using the techniques of rhetoric
The lawyer presented her case rhetorically, using persuasive language and techniques.
律師用說服性的語言和技巧修辭性地陳述了她的案子。