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
How nice it is here.
这儿真不错。
We can't afford the expense.
我们不能付出那些花销。
The police had a difficult time, but they were most amused.