RING TRUE/HOLLOW/FALSE - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
ring true/hollow/false (verb phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
To seem or sound true, truthful or genuine.
Ví dụ:
Her apology did not ring true to me.
ring true/hollow/false (verb phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
To seem or sound hollow, not convincing or sincere.
Ví dụ:
His promises ring hollow as he has not kept them in the past.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "ring true/hollow/false" is used to talk about something that seems believable or convincing (ring true), or on the contrary, something that seems unconvincing or untrue (ring hollow/false). It is typically used when you want to express your opinion about a statement, argument, or situation. For example, if someone tells a lie, you might say "that explanation rings false" because it doesn't sound true. On the other hand, if someone makes a convincing argument, you might say "that argument really rings true" because it sounds authentic and believable. It's important to consider the context and tone of the situation when using this expression as it can be interpreted as critical or complimentary depending on how it's used.
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