高上　英語　似た表現比較⑥　claim と argue

今日は、似た表現比較をします。両方聞きなれた言葉だと思いますがどう違うのかをCHATGPTに聞きました。

What is the difference of the following two sentences？ ”She claims her innocence.” and “she argues that she’s innocent.”

ChatGPT

Both sentences indicate that the individual is asserting her innocence, but they differ subtly in their focus and implications:

1. “She claims her innocence”: This sentence emphasizes the statement or declaration of innocence. “Claims” implies that she has asserted her innocence, perhaps strongly, but doesn’t provide details about any supporting arguments or evidence she might be using.
2. “She argues that she’s innocent”: This sentence suggests not just an assertion of innocence but a presentation of reasoning or evidence to back up that assertion. “Argues” implies an ongoing discussion or debate, where she is actively defending her innocence.

Both sentences are in the present tense, indicating current actions. However, the second sentence gives a sense of a more active, possibly ongoing process of defending oneself, perhaps in a formal or informal setting where evidence or reasoning would be appropriate.

代表から

　やはり両方とも似た意味になるようですが、根拠のあるなしで違ってくるようですね。こういう言葉の持つ語感を日本語訳を介することなしに理解できればしめたものかと思います。

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