Blunt
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British pronunciation/blˈʌnt/
American pronunciation/ˈbɫənt/

"blunt"の定義と意味

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率直な, 遠慮のない

having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions
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Instead of sugarcoating the feedback, she gave a blunt assessment of the project's shortcomings.
His blunt refusal to participate in the discussion left the team surprised and disappointed.
02

鈍い (にぶい), 切れ味の悪い (きれあじのわるい)

not sharp or having a dull edge, making it ineffective for cutting or piercing
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The blunt knife struggled to slice through the tough meat.
鈍いナイフは硬い肉を切り分けるのに苦労した。
He used a blunt pencil to fill in the form.
彼は切れ味の悪い鉛筆を使ってフォームに記入しました。
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鈍い (にぶい), 鈍角 (どんかく)

lacking a sharp or pointed edge
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The toddler 's crayon had a blunt end, making it safe for coloring.
幼児のクレヨンは鈍い先端をしていて、安全に塗り絵ができました。
The table leg was blunt, with a rounded end to prevent injuries from bumps.
テーブルの脚は鈍く、衝突による怪我を防ぐために丸みを帯びた端を持っていました。
04

率直な (sotchoku na), あからさまな (akarasama na)

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
to blunt
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鈍らせる, 和らげる

make less intense
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鈍らせる(どんばせる), 鈍化させる(どんかさせる)

to make something less sharp, often referring to an edge or point, resulting in a decreased ability to cut or pierce
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The chef had to blunt the knife's edge after it became dull from frequent use.
シェフは頻繁に使うことで鈍くなったナイフの刃を鈍らせなければなりませんでした。
She accidentally blunted the tip of the pencil while writing too forcefully.
彼女は強く書きすぎて、鉛筆の先を鈍化させてしまった。
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鈍化させる, 弱める

make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
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鈍る (にぶる), 鈍化する (どんかする)

to become less sharp or to lose the ability to cut or pierce effectively over time or through use
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dull

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The knife began to blunt after repeated use on tough meats.
そのナイフは硬い肉を繰り返し使った後、鈍くなり始めた。
Over time, the edges of the tools will blunt if they are not properly maintained.
時間が経つにつれて、道具の刃は適切に手入れされないと鈍る。
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鈍らせる, 和らげる

to reduce the intensity or pain of a feeling or sensation
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He attempted to blunt his anger by taking deep breaths and counting to ten.
彼は深呼吸をし、10まで数えることで怒りを和らげようとした。
The therapist taught her techniques to blunt her anxiety during stressful situations.
セラピストは彼女にストレスの多い状況で不安を和らげる技術を教えました。
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