blunt

## 单词释义 blunt [blʌnt] ### 形容词 1. not having a sharp edge or point; dull - 钝的；不锋利的 - Example: He used a blunt knife to cut the bread. - 他用一把钝刀切面包。 2. (of a person or remark) uncompromisingly forthright - （人或言辞）直率的，直言不讳的 - Example: She was blunt about their chances of success. - 她直率地谈到了他们成功的机会。 3. (of an object or substance) not having an intense or sharp flavor or smell - （物体或物质）没有浓郁或刺激的味道或气味 - Example: The wine had a blunt taste. - 这种葡萄酒有一种淡淡的味道。 ### 名词 1. a reject or failure - 失败者；落选者 - Example: He felt like a blunt after being turned down for the job. - 在被拒绝这份工作后，他觉得自己像个失败者。 ### 词语辨析 - blunt vs. sharp - Both words describe the state of an object's edge or point. "Blunt" means not having a sharp edge or point, while "sharp" means having a fine edge or point. - 两个词都用来形容物体的边缘或尖端的状态。“Blunt”表示没有锋利的边缘或尖端，而“sharp”表示有细小的边缘或尖端。 - blunt vs. direct - Both adjectives describe the way a person speaks. "Blunt" means speaking or expressing oneself in a straightforward and honest manner, often without tact. "Direct" means speaking or expressing oneself in a straightforward and honest manner, but with consideration for the feelings of others. - 这两个形容词都用来描述一个人说话的方式。“Blunt”表示直截了当、坦率地表达自己，通常没有言辞上的圆滑。“Direct”则表示直截了当、坦率地表达自己，但考虑到他人的感受。 ### 词汇扩充 - bluntness: n. the quality of being blunt - 直率；坦率 - Example: I appreciate his bluntness, even though it can be harsh at times. - 尽管有时会很刺耳，但我欣赏他的直率。 - blunted: adj. made less sharp or intense - 变钝的；变迟钝的 - Example: The blunted knife was no longer useful for cutting. - 变钝的刀已经无法再切割了。 ### 近义词 - straightforward - frank - outspoken ### 反义词 - sharp - pointed - tactful ## 柯林斯词典 ### 形容词 1. If you describe someone as blunt, you mean they speak without trying to be polite or considering other people's feelings. - 直率的 - Example: His blunt comments came as a shock. - 他直率的评论让人感到震惊。 2. If you are blunt, you speak without trying to be polite. - 直言不讳的 - Example: I'll be blunt and tell him exactly what I think. - 我会直言不讳地告诉他我真正的想法。 3. A blunt pencil or blade is not sharp and therefore not able to write, cut, or shave well. - 钝的；不锋利的 - Example: I need a new pencil - this one's gone blunt. - 我需要一支新铅笔了——这支铅笔已经钝了。 4. Something that is blunt does not have a sharp point. - 钝的 - Example: He used the blunt edge of the knife to hit him. - 他用刀的钝边打他。 ### 名词 1. If you refer to someone as a blunt, you mean that they say exactly what they think without trying to be polite or considering other people's feelings. - 直率的人；直言不讳的人 - Example: He is a plain speaker, bordering on the blunt. - 他是一个直言不讳的人，几乎可以说是直率的。 ### 用法 - If you are blunt, you speak without trying to be polite. - 如果你是个直率的人，你说话时不会设法维护礼貌。 - We need to be blunt and honest with each other. - 我们需要彼此直率和诚实。 - He has a blunt style of communication. - 他的沟通方式很直接。 - I find his bluntness refreshing. - 我觉得他的直率很让人耳目一新。 ## 牛津词典 ### 形容词 1. (of a cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or point - 钝的；不锋利的 - Example: a blunt knife - 一把钝刀 2. (of a person or remark) uncompromisingly forthright - （人或言辞）直率的，直言不讳的 - Example: he was blunt about the reason for her call - 他直言不讳地谈到了她打电话的原因 3. (of an object or substance) not having an intense or sharp flavor or smell - （物体或物质）没有浓郁或刺激的味道或气味 - Example: the wine was rather blunt - 这种葡萄酒有一种淡淡的味道 ### 名词 1. a rejection or failure - 失败者；落选者 - Example: he felt like a blunt after being turned down - 在被拒绝后，他觉得自己像个失败者 ### 用法 - She can be quite blunt at times. - 有时她可以很直率。 - He spoke in blunt terms. - 他用直率的话语说话。 - The blunt truth is that we won't be able to finish on time. - 直白的事实是我们不能按时完成。 - I appreciate his bluntness. - 我欣赏他的直率。 ## 例句 1. Your feedback was too blunt and hurtful. - 你的反馈太直率且伤人。 2. I prefer people who are blunt and honest. - 我更喜欢直率而诚实的人。 3. The pencil is too blunt to draw a precise line. - 这支铅笔太钝了，无法画出精确的线条。 4. She made a blunt statement about her dissatisfaction. - 她对她的不满做出了直接的陈述。 5. The blunt knife couldn't cut through the tough meat. - 钝刀无法切割坚硬的肉。 6. I appreciate your bluntness, but there's a way to be honest without being rude. - 我欣赏你的直率，但有一种方式可以诚实而不失礼貌。 7. The blunt taste of the soup was disappointing. - 汤的味道很淡，令人失望。 8. His blunt refusal to help angered everyone. - 他直接拒绝帮助，激怒了所有人。 9. Being too blunt can sometimes hurt people's feelings. - 太过直接有时会伤害到他人的感情。 10. The candidate was considered a blunt after losing the election. - 这位候选人在选举失败后被视为落选者。 11. The supervisor's blunt criticism demoralized the team. - 主管的直接批评让团队士气低落。 12. I used a blunt pencil to sketch the outline. - 我用一支钝铅笔勾画了轮廓。 13. The writer's blunt style is known for its impact. - 这位作家直接的风格以其影响力而闻名。 14. The chef criticized the cook's blunt knife skills. - 厨师批评了厨师的钝刀技巧。 15. The blunt edge of the sword was still dangerous. - 剑的钝边仍然很危险。 16. I felt like a blunt when they rejected my proposal. - 当他们拒绝我的提议时，我感到像个失败者。 17. The blunt answer left no room for negotiation. - 直接的回答没有留下任何谈判的余地。 18. Her blunt criticism was difficult to accept. - 她直接的批评很难接受。 19. The wine had a blunt aftertaste. - 这种葡萄酒有一种淡淡的余味。 20. The blunt remarks caused a heated argument. - 直接的言辞引起了激烈的争论。