It is unlikely that the Duke was convinced by such specious arguments.

公爵不太可能被这种貌似正确的理由说服。

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There is an implied moral critique here of Janus-faced profiteers who ought really to admit that their arguments are specious.

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The arguments against the idea are specious.

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Regardless, the arguments presented here are completely specious when set against the reality that as long as we do not turn the ailing poor out into the streets, SOMEBODY is going to have to pay for their care.

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