[beg] the question - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

[beg] the question

to make it necessary to ask a clear question that has not been answered, usually because something important or unclear has been said or doneto make it necessary to ask a clear question that has not been answered, usually because something important or unclear has been said or done

例句

The sudden change in plans begs the question of why it happened.
Their actions beg the question—what are they trying to hide?
The results beg the question of how the data was collected.

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[beg] the question

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to make it necessary to ask a clear question that has not been answered, usually because something important or unclear has been said or done

The sudden change in plans begs the question of why it happened.
Their actions beg the question—what are they trying to hide?
The results beg the question of how the data was collected.
This decision begs the question—who approved it?
His explanation begs the question of whether he really understands the issue.

2

to assume something is true without proving it, often using that assumption as part of the reasoning or argument

Saying the plan will work begs the question that the team is skilled enough.
His comment begs the question that the data is accurate.
The claim begs the question that new technology is always better.
The statement begs the question whether more money always means better results.
This idea begs the question if all students learn the same way.