单词 | squarely |
释义 | squarely (once / 1428 pages) adv WORD FAMILY square: squared, squarely, squareness, squarer, squares, squarest, squaring, squarish+/squareness: squarenesses/squarish: squarishly USAGE EXAMPLESMost of the criminal justice system lies squarely outside the federal scope, however. The Guardian(Jan 03, 2017) For an Israeli audience– and the speech felt squarely aimed at them – those themes aren’t new. The Guardian(Jan 01, 2017) The Washington Post's Fact-Checker also noted the particular lawsuit in question was "squarely aimed" at the Trumps and their company, not many companies. Washington Post(Dec 29, 2016) 1adv in a square shape a squarely cut piece of paper Syn square 2adv firmly and solidly hit the ball squarely the bat met the ball squarely Syn square 3adv directly and without evasion; not roundabout to face a problem squarely the responsibility lies squarely with them Syn forthright, forthrightly 4adv in a straight direct way looked him squarely in the eye Syn square 5adv with firmness and conviction; without compromise Syn foursquare, straightforwardly |
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