fallacy
/ˈfæləsi/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5713 in the learning path
谬见；错误观念
Definitions
n. A belief that is commonly accepted but actually false.
谬见；错误观念
n. An error in reasoning that makes an argument unreliable.
逻辑谬误
Example
It is a fallacy that expensive shoes always last longer.
认为昂贵的鞋子总是更耐穿，是一种错误观念。
The claim that economic growth automatically benefits every citizen rests on a fallacy about how wealth is distributed.
经济增长会自动惠及每位公民的说法，建立在对财富分配方式的错误认识之上。
Collocations
- a common fallacy
- a logical fallacy
- expose a fallacy
Word family
- fallacious (adj.)
- fallaciously (adv.)
Synonyms
- misconception
- misbelief
Usage tip
不只是事实错误，也常指论证中的逻辑错误。
FAQ
- What does fallacy mean?
- A belief that is commonly accepted but actually false. An error in reasoning that makes an argument unreliable.
- How is fallacy pronounced?
- UK /ˈfæləsi/, US /ˈfæləsi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
