cogent
의미: Clear, logical, and convincing. A cogent argument is one that is well-reasoned and difficult to dispute.
Cogent is a formal, high-register adjective used almost exclusively to describe arguments, reasoning, or explanations. It implies both logical clarity and persuasive force — a cogent argument is not merely logical but effectively convincing. It is stronger than 'coherent' (which just means making sense) and overlaps with 'compelling' (though 'compelling' can describe emotion-based persuasion, whilst 'cogent' emphasises logical rigour). The word is a hallmark of academic and legal language.
예문
- The professor presented a cogent analysis of the economic factors contributing to the financial crisis. 教授对导致金融危机的经济因素进行了有力而透彻的分析。El profesor presentó un análisis claro y convincente de los factores económicos que contribuyeron a la crisis financiera.教授は金融危機に寄与した経済的要因について、明快で説得力のある分析を提示しました。교수는 금융 위기에 기여한 경제적 요인에 대해 명쾌하고 설득력 있는 분석을 제시했다.
- Despite being outnumbered, she made such a cogent case that the committee reversed its previous decision. 尽管人数上处于劣势,她的论证如此有力,以至于委员会推翻了此前的决定。A pesar de estar en minoría, expuso un caso tan convincente que el comité revocó su decisión anterior.人数的に不利であったにもかかわらず、彼女の主張は非常に説得力があり、委員会はそれまでの決定を覆しました。수적으로 불리했음에도 불구하고, 그녀의 주장은 너무나 설득력이 있어 위원회는 이전 결정을 번복했다.
- The report offers the most cogent explanation yet for the unexpected decline in voter turnout. 该报告对选民投票率意外下降给出了迄今最具说服力的解释。El informe ofrece la explicación más sólida hasta la fecha del inesperado descenso en la participación electoral.その報告書は、投票率の予期せぬ低下についてこれまでで最も説得力のある説明を示しています。그 보고서는 투표율의 예상치 못한 하락에 대해 지금까지 가장 설득력 있는 설명을 제공하고 있다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: academic, professional
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Latin cogentem (driving together, compelling), present participle of cogere (to drive together, compel), from co- (together) and agere (to drive). Entered English in the mid-17th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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