refute
의미: To prove that a statement, theory, or accusation is wrong or false by providing evidence or argument against it.
Strictly, 'refute' means to disprove conclusively with evidence — it is stronger than 'deny' or 'reject,' which merely express disagreement. However, many people use 'refute' loosely as a synonym for 'deny,' which purists consider incorrect. In academic writing, using 'refute' precisely conveys that the counterargument has been backed by evidence. The noun 'refutation' refers to the act of disproving. The distinction between 'refute' and 'rebut' is subtle: rebut suggests a formal response, whilst refute implies successful disproof.
예문
- The scientist refuted the earlier theory by presenting irrefutable experimental data. 该科学家通过提出无可辩驳的实验数据驳斥了先前的理论。El científico refutó la teoría anterior presentando datos experimentales irrefutables.その科学者は反論の余地のない実験データを提示して、先行理論を論破しました。그 과학자는 반박의 여지가 없는 실험 데이터를 제시하여 기존 이론을 논파했습니다.
- The politician refuted the allegations by releasing financial records that contradicted every claim. 那位政治家公布了财务记录来驳斥所有指控,这些记录与每一项指控相矛盾。El político desmintió las acusaciones publicando registros financieros que contradecían cada una de las afirmaciones.その政治家はすべての主張と矛盾する財務記録を公開して疑惑を反証しました。그 정치인은 모든 주장과 모순되는 재무 기록을 공개하여 의혹을 반증했습니다.
- Several scholars have attempted to refute his thesis, but none has produced compelling counter-evidence. 几位学者试图驳斥他的论点,但没有一位拿出令人信服的反证。Varios académicos han intentado refutar su tesis, pero ninguno ha aportado contraargumentos convincentes.複数の学者が彼の論文を論破しようと試みましたが、説得力のある反証を提示できた者はいませんでした。여러 학자들이 그의 논문을 논파하려 시도했지만, 설득력 있는 반증을 제시한 사람은 아무도 없었습니다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: academic, media, professional
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Latin refutare (to drive back, repel, disprove), possibly from re- (back) and futare, a lost verb meaning 'to beat.' Entered English in the early 16th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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