litotes
n[U]
ironical understatement,esp using a negative to emphasize the contrary 曲言(尤指用否定的词语, 强调其反义的修辞法, 如 It wasn't easy `此事不易'意为It was very difficult`此事很难').
🗣️ 情景例句
I think
我想,
By reading we enrich the mind; by conversation we polish it.
读书可以使我门的思想充实,谈话使其更臻完美。
How interesting! said Ann. It makes me feel thirsty!