blunt
英 /blʌnt/ 美 /blʌnt/
- adj. 钝的；不锋利的Having an edge or point that does not cut easily.
- adj. 直言不讳的；生硬的Speaking directly without trying to avoid upsetting people.
- v. 使变钝；削弱To make something less sharp, powerful, or effective.
This blunt knife cannot even cut a ripe tomato.
这把钝刀连熟透的番茄都切不开。
Although blunt feedback can feel uncomfortable, it sometimes helps students identify weaknesses in their work.
虽然直白的反馈可能让人不舒服，但有时能帮助学生发现作业中的不足。
搭配
a blunt knife 钝刀a blunt answer 生硬的回答blunt the impact 减弱冲击
辨析提示
形容言语时指直接甚至冒犯，不一定是褒义。
词族
bluntly (adv.)、bluntness (n.)
反义 sharp
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