nticlimax
渐降法
与climax相反的一种修辞法,将一系列词语由大到小、由强到弱地排列。
例如:
1、 On his breast he wears his decorations, at his side a sword, on his feet
a pair of boots。
他胸口别着勋章,腰里插着抱歉,脚上套着一双靴子。
2、The duties of a soldier are to protect his country and peel potatoes。
士兵的职责就是保卫国家和削土豆皮。(形容战士)