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源自中古英语 'pointed'(尖锐的)加上副词后缀 '-ly',最初用于描述尖锐的物体,后引申为言语或行为的直接性。
❶ 以尖锐或直接的方式表达,通常带有明显的意图或针对性,用于强调某种观点或批评。
“She looked at him pointedly when mentioning the missed deadline.”
(当提到错过的截止日期时,她意味深长地看了他一眼。)
“He pointedly ignored her during the meeting.”
(他在会议上刻意忽视了她。)
say pointedly — 以直接或尖锐的方式说话,通常带有明显的意图或批评。
“She said pointedly, 'I hope you remember your promise.'”
(她尖锐地说:‘我希望你记得你的承诺。’)