English主要词典
blunt
Universal Words
adjective, verb
adjective (blunter, bluntest)
1 without a sharp edge or point:
a blunt knife * This pencil's blunt! * The police said he had been hit with a blunt instrument.
OPPSHARP
2 (of a person or remark) very direct; saying exactly what you think without trying to be polite:
She has a reputation for blunt speaking. * To be blunt, your work is appalling.
bluntness noun [U]
verb [VN]
1 to make sth weaker or less effective:
Age hadn't blunted his passion for adventure.
2 to make a point or an edge less sharp
