obtuse
01
鈍感な, 理解が遅い
slow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something
例
Despite the clear explanation, he remained obtuse and failed to grasp the concept.
明確な説明にもかかわらず、彼は鈍感なままで、その概念を理解できなかった。
She found his obtuse reaction to her heartfelt apology frustrating and disheartening.
彼女は、彼の心からの謝罪に対する鈍い反応にイライラし、がっかりした。
02
鈍角の
(of angle) greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees
例
The angle formed by the hands of the clock at 2:30 is obtuse, measuring approximately 120 degrees.
2時30分の時計の針によって形成される角度は鈍角で、約120度です。
In the triangle, angle A is acute, angle B is right, and angle C is obtuse, measuring 135 degrees.
三角形では、角Aは鋭角、角Bは直角、角Cは鈍角で、135度を測ります。
03
(of a young pigeon) immature and still dependent on parental care
例
The mother pigeon fed her obtuse chicks in the nest.
The obtuse squabs were too small to leave the rooftop safely.
04
(of a leaf) having a rounded or blunt tip rather than a pointed apex
例
The botanist identified the plant by its obtuse leaves.
The tree 's leaves were obtuse, giving them a soft, rounded appearance.
05
not keenly aware of subtlety
例
She was obtuse to the irony in his statement.
The critic was obtuse to the nuances of the novel.
語彙ツリー
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