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specious

/ˈspiːʃəs/

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adjective

もっともらしい, うわべだけの

Seemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious.

Examples :

"This idea that we must see through what we have started is specious, however good it may sound."

私たちが始めたことを見届けなければならないというこの考えは、どんなに聞こえが良くても、うわべだけのことだ。

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adjective

もっともらしい, うわべだけの

Employing fallacious but deceptively plausible arguments; deceitful.

Examples :

"The politician's speech presented a specious argument for tax cuts, suggesting they would boost the economy without mentioning the potential negative consequences. "

政治家の演説は、税制削減のためのもっともらしい主張を展開し、潜在的な負の影響に言及することなく、経済を活性化させると示唆した。

philosophy logic communication language word

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adjective

もっともらしい, うわべだけの

Having an attractive appearance intended to generate a favorable response; deceptively attractive.

Examples :

"The salesperson's specious argument that a more expensive car would save me money in the long run convinced me to buy it, but I later realized it was based on false assumptions. "

より高価な車の方が長い目で見ればお金が節約できるという販売員のもっともらしい主張に納得して購入したが、後でそれが誤った前提に基づいていることに気づいた。

appearance character attitude

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adjective

美しい, 見た目が良い

Beautiful, pleasing to look at.

Examples :

"The new student's presentation was specious, captivating the attention of the entire class with its polished delivery. "

新しい生徒のプレゼンテーションは美しく、洗練されたプレゼンテーションでクラス全体の注目を集めました。