refutation

英 [ˌrefjuˈteɪʃn]

美 [ˌrefjuˈteɪʃn]

n.  (对论点、指责或理论的)反驳，证伪，驳斥

复数：refutations　

TEM8计算机

BNC.23072 / COCA.23011

柯林斯词典

• N-VAR （对观点、指责或理论的）驳斥，反驳
  Arefutationof an argument, accusation, or theory is something that proves it is wrong or untrue.
  1. He prepared a complete refutation of the Republicans' most serious charges.
     他准备全面反驳共和党人对他最严重的指控。

英英释义

noun

• the act of determining that something is false
  Synonym:falsificationfalsifyingdisproofrefutal
• any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something
  Synonym:disprooffalsification
• the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
  1. his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive
  2. in defense he said the other man started it
  Synonym:defensedefence

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