| 单词 | obliquely |
| 释义 | obliquely (once / 3105 pages) adv Something done obliquely is done in a roundabout way rather than directly. Constantly mentioning how much you love dogs is a way of obliquely telling your parents that you want a pet. The word obliquely can mean the indirect way something is talked about or the indirect path that something takes. It's also a word used to describe when something is positioned sideways or on a slant, like a ladder propped obliquely against the wall. Ever notice how the rain seems to fall on a slant against a lamp light at night? It's not falling straight, but obliquely or on an angle. WORD FAMILYoblique: obliquely, obliqueness, obliques, obliquest, obliquity+/obliquity: obliquities USAGE EXAMPLESSeveral of contemporary photography’s favorite arguments and concerns are addressed, either obliquely or directly, in Michele Abeles’s smart, seductive show “Zebra,” at 47 Canal. New York Times(Dec 08, 2016) Obliquely, Mr Mattarella signalled that he too was appalled by the idea of a snap election—though for different reasons. Economist(Dec 08, 2016) The rumors — later proven false — died down quickly and were reported only obliquely by the Pakistani press. Washington Post(Dec 06, 2016) 1adv to, toward or at one side Syn sidelong, sideways 2adv at an oblique angle Syn aslant, athwart |
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