The quality in an argument, course of action, etc., of seeming attractive or plausible and thus carrying weight; spec. superficial plausibility…
| 单词 | θ128597 |
| 释义 | the mind > mental capacity > expectation > hope > promise, ground of hope > promise, encourage expectation [verb (intransitive)] (6) to have some show1556 The quality in an argument, course of action, etc., of seeming attractive or plausible and thus carrying weight; spec. superficial plausibility… promisea1616 figurative. intransitive. To appear likely to turn out in a specified way; to encourage expectation. Usually with adverb, as fair, well, etc. frame1863 intransitive. Chiefly with infinitive. To set about, make an attempt to do something; to pretend; to manage, contrive. Also: to engage in an… to have (something) going for one1948 intransitive. colloquial. In the progressive. To be favourable or advantageous to. Chiefly in to have (something) going for one: to have (something)… Subcategories:— on insufficient grounds (1) — be in store for (1) |
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