单词 | blatant |
释义 | blatant (once / 3325 pages) adj Something blatant is very obvious and offensive. Don't get caught in a blatant lie, because you won't be able to weasel your way out of it. Blatant acts are done without trying to hide them. This adjective is probably from Latin blaterare "to chatter, croak" or Latin blatīre "to chatter, gossip." A near synonym is flagrant. WORD FAMILYblatant: blatancy, blatantly+/blatancy: blatancies USAGE EXAMPLESBlatant body checking is banned, but there is plenty of contact. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) These measures are more blatant than the abuses that provoked calls for more inclusive governance 30 years ago. Washington Post(Dec 20, 2016) “You just never see examples that are this blatant.” New York Times(Sep 12, 2016) 1adj without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious blatant disregard of the law a blatant appeal to vanity Syn blazing, conspicuous unconcealed not concealed or hidden 2adj conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry blatant radios Syn clamant, clamorous, strident, vociferous noisy full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds |
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