单词 | blunt |
释义 | Word Frequency blunt(blʌnt) adjective 1. (esp of a knife or blade) lacking sharpness or keenness; dull 2. not having a sharp edge or point a blunt instrument 3. (of people, manner of speaking, etc) lacking refinement or subtlety; straightforward and uncomplicated 4. outspoken; direct and to the point a blunt Yorkshireman verb (transitive) 5. to make less sharp 6. to diminish the sensitivity or perception of; make dull noun 7. slang a cannabis cigarette Derived forms bluntly (ˈbluntly) adverb bluntness (ˈbluntness) noun Word origin C12: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse blundr dozing, blunda to close one's eyes; see blunder, blindWord Frequency Blunt(blʌnt) noun 1. Anthony. 1907–83, British art historian and Soviet spy 2. Wilfred Scawen. 1840–1922, British poet, traveller, and anti-imperialist |
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