An instance of pro; hence, a reason, argument, or arguer against, esp. in pros and cons: see pros and cons at pro, n.1 1a.
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| 释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > testing > debate, disputation, argument > putting forward for discussion > [noun] > arguments for or against > argument against > instance of (6) con1590 An instance of pro; hence, a reason, argument, or arguer against, esp. in pros and cons: see pros and cons at pro, n.1 1a. man of straw1599 Phrases. man of straw: (a) a person or thing compared to a straw image; a counterfeit, sham, ‘dummy’; similarly, a face of straw, etc.; (b) an… antistrophon1611 An argument that is retorted upon an opponent. why-not1611 An argument of the form ‘Why not?’, which attempts to leave the opponent without a reply. againsta1817 A reason or argument against something; a disadvantage, a drawback. Chiefly in fors and againsts: see for, n. 1 Cf. con, n.1 counter-argument1862 An argument on the opposite side, or against anything. |
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