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v.metadeliberate; weigh; submit to close scrutiny
推敲词句
weigh one's words
这个提法是经过推敲的。
This formulation was worked out after deliberation.
你的论点有几处经不起推敲。
There are several weak spots in your argument.
这一结论是经过推敲的。
The conclusion was reached with great deliberation.
那是一个重要文件,他在推敲用词。
It was an important document and he was weighing his words.
推敲每一个字眼
deliberate over every word
再三推敲
weigh one's words repeatedly
他的论点完全经不起推敲。
His argument simply doesn't stand up to close scrutiny.
他从事宇宙起源的推敲工作。
He engaged in speculation on the origin of the universe.
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Word usage
- Note"推敲" is different from "斟酌". "推敲" emphasizes repeated consideration and perfection, and is mostly used in literary creation or general writing; "斟酌" emphasizes weighing the pros and cons to determine the choice, strives to be free, and can be used widely.