blunt
01
直率的, 直接的
having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions
例子
Instead of sugarcoating the feedback, she gave a blunt assessment of the project's shortcomings.
她没有粉饰反馈，而是对项目的缺点进行了直言不讳的评估。
His blunt refusal to participate in the discussion left the team surprised and disappointed.
他直率地拒绝参与讨论，让团队感到惊讶和失望。
02
钝的, 不锋利的
not sharp or having a dull edge, making it ineffective for cutting or piercing
例子
The blunt knife struggled to slice through the tough meat.
钝的刀很难切开坚硬的肉。
He used a blunt pencil to fill in the form.
他用了一支钝铅笔填写表格。
03
钝的, 不锋利的
lacking a sharp or pointed edge
例子
The toddler 's crayon had a blunt end, making it safe for coloring.
幼儿的蜡笔有一个钝的末端，使其安全用于涂色。
The table leg was blunt, with a rounded end to prevent injuries from bumps.
桌腿是钝的，末端圆润以防止碰撞受伤。
04
直率的, 不加掩饰的
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
to blunt
01
to make something less strong, forceful, or extreme
例子
Repetition can blunt the impact of a shocking story.
Noise and distractions blunted the effect of the lecture.
02
使变钝, 弄钝
to make something less sharp, often referring to an edge or point, resulting in a decreased ability to cut or pierce
Transitive
例子
The chef had to blunt the knife's edge after it became dull from frequent use.
厨师不得不在频繁使用导致刀刃变钝后弄钝刀刃。
She accidentally blunted the tip of the pencil while writing too forcefully.
她写字太用力，不小心把铅笔尖弄钝了。
03
to reduce liveliness, force, or energy
例子
The long illness blunted her physical vigor.
Routine work can blunt one's motivation over time.
04
变钝, 失去锋利
to become less sharp or to lose the ability to cut or pierce effectively over time or through use
Intransitive
例子
The knife began to blunt after repeated use on tough meats.
这把刀在反复切割硬肉后开始变钝。
Over time, the edges of the tools will blunt if they are not properly maintained.
随着时间的推移，如果工具没有得到适当的维护，它们的边缘会变钝。
Blunt
01
钝烟, 粗大麻烟卷
a cigar hollowed out and refilled with marijuana
Slang例子
He rolled a blunt and passed it around the circle.
他卷了一支blunt，并在圈子里传递它。
They smoked a blunt on the way to the concert.
他们在去音乐会的路上抽了一支blunt。
词汇树
bluntly
bluntness
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