“低调陈述”(understatement)是英语修辞中较为特殊的一种,除了具有语言修辞模糊性、装饰性特征外,同时也是一种思维模式以及语言学角度的一种认知现象。结合英语文学作品中对低调陈述的应用以及汉语言文学语境下的辞格分类、定名,可以更好地理解作品的深刻内涵,并实现语法和词汇两方面内容的正确应用。 “Understatement ” is a rather special kind of rhetoric in English. In addition to its rhetorical ambiguity and decorative features, it is also a kind of thinking mode and linguistic perspective. Combined with the application of low-key statements in English literary works and the classification and naming of figures of speech in the context of Chinese language and literature, the profound connotation of works can be better understood and the correct application of both grammar and vocabulary can be realized.