adj. 1.(枪)近距离平射的,直射的;水平瞄准的。 2.直截了当的,干脆的。 短语和例子 a point-blank refusal 直截了当的拒绝。 adv. 1.平射,直射。 2.直截了当地;立即。 短语和例子 fire point-blank 平射。 refuse point-blank 断然拒绝。 n. 直射(点)。
in a direct and unequivocal manner; "I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job"
in a direct and unequivocal manner; "I asked him point-blank whether he wanted the job"
close enough to go straight to the target; "point-blank range"; "a point-blank shot"
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation" 同义词:blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, straight-from-the-shoulder,
例句与用法
1.
He shot the lion at point-blank range . 他在近距离平射射程内向狮子射击。
2.
I asked a favour of him once , but he refused point-blank . 我求过他一次,但他断然拒绝了。
3.
When i asked him point-blank what he was doing on the premises, he avoided giving a direct answer . 当我直截了当地问他在房子里干什么的时候,他支支吾吾不肯直接回答。
4.
I watched him coming with a smile which, as he got into point-blank range, took effect and froze his very whiskers . 我看着他微笑着走过来,当他走近时,那张笑脸连同胡子一起僵住了。