rebut
Significado: To claim or prove that evidence or an accusation is false, typically by presenting a counter-argument or contrary evidence.
Rebut is primarily a legal and formal term, used when responding to an argument or accusation with opposing evidence. Unlike 'refute,' which implies successful disproof, 'rebut' simply means to offer a response or counter-argument — the rebuttal may or may not be convincing. In debate format, the rebuttal phase is when each side responds to the other's arguments. The noun 'rebuttal' is common in legal, political, and academic contexts.
Ejemplos
- The defence lawyer rebutted the prosecution's key witness by presenting contradictory CCTV footage. 辩护律师通过出示矛盾的闭路电视录像反驳了控方关键证人的证词。La abogada defensora rebatió al testigo clave de la acusación presentando imágenes de videovigilancia contradictorias.弁護人は矛盾する防犯カメラ映像を提示して、検察側の重要証人を反駁しました。변호인은 모순되는 CCTV 영상을 제시하여 검찰 측의 핵심 증인을 반박했습니다.
- The company issued a detailed rebuttal of the allegations made in the newspaper report. 该公司就报纸报道中的指控发布了详细的反驳声明。La empresa emitió una réplica detallada de las acusaciones formuladas en el artículo del periódico.その企業は新聞記事の疑惑に対する詳細な反論声明を発表しました。그 기업은 신문 기사의 의혹에 대한 상세한 반박 성명을 발표했습니다.
- In the final round of the debate, each team had five minutes to rebut the opposing side's arguments. 在辩论的最后一轮中,每个团队有五分钟时间反驳对方的论点。En la ronda final del debate, cada equipo disponía de cinco minutos para rebatir los argumentos del bando contrario.ディベートの最終ラウンドでは、各チームに相手側の主張を反駁するための5分間が与えられました。토론의 마지막 라운드에서 각 팀에게 상대측의 주장을 반박할 5분의 시간이 주어졌습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, professional, media
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Anglo-French rebuter (to thrust back), from Old French re- (back) and boter (to thrust, butt). Entered English in the 14th century with legal usage.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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