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pointedly

UK //ˈpɔɪntɪdli//US //ˈpɔɪntɪdli//

词源

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。

adverb

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。)

同义词:deliberately, intentionally, expressly

常见短语

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。’)