bluntly

IPA/ˈblʌntli/
KK[blˈʌntli]IPA/ˈblʌntli/

bluntly — 副詞

1. in a way that states something very directly, with little effort to sound gentle

1.副詞C1
釋義

直言不諱

說話直接，不太顧情面

in a way that states something very directly, with little effort to sound gentle

例句

Priya said bluntly that the plan would fail without more money.

Priya 直言不諱地說，沒有更多資金，這個計畫會失敗。

reporting verb + bluntly + that-clause

The doctor bluntly told Ravi to stop smoking after the test.

醫生很直接地告訴 Ravi，檢查後他得戒菸。

tell + person + to-infinitive

常見搭配
  • say bluntly
  • tell someone bluntly
  • ask bluntly
  • warn bluntly
同義詞
  • frankly

    often sounds honest and open, with less edge than `bluntly`

  • directly

    stresses going straight to the point, not necessarily sounding harsh

  • plainly

    often emphasizes clarity and simplicity more than emotional force

  • rudely

    focuses more on bad manners; `bluntly` may be honest rather than intentionally impolite

反義詞
  • tactfully

    shows care for other people's feelings

  • politely

    emphasizes good manners and respectful wording

文法句型

say bluntly + that-clause

bluntly tell someone + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Often appears with reporting verbs such as say, tell, ask, and warn. The fixed phrase `put it bluntly` is common when speakers introduce a hard opinion before stating it.

常見錯誤

The manager bluntly us about the delay.
The manager spoke bluntly to us about the delay.
`bluntly` is an adverb, so it cannot replace the main verb.
Priya bluntly that the price was too high.
Priya said bluntly that the price was too high.
add a reporting verb such as `say` or `tell`.

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常見搭配

常用片語

  • put it bluntly
  • speak bluntly