Word · Frequency #11379
squarely
直截了当地；坦率地
核心释义
In a direct, straightforward and honest manner.
- 1.
呈正方形地；成直角地。
In the shape of a square; at right angles.
- 2.
坚定地；稳固地。
Firmly and solidly.
- 3.
直截了当地；坦诚地。
In a direct, straightforward and honest manner.
坚定地；稳固地；成方形地；成直角地；呈正方形地；成直角地。；坚定地；稳固地。；直截了当地；坦诚地。
用法In use
We need to face the problem squarely before it gets worse.
用法提示：副词 squarely 修饰动词 face，表示“直截了当地、不回避地”面对。
The report places the blame squarely on the company's management.
用法提示：副词 squarely 修饰动词短语 places the blame on，强调责任直接且明确地落在某处。
She looked him squarely in the eye and said no.
用法提示：副词 squarely 修饰动词 looked，表示目光直接、毫不躲闪。
verb + squarely + prepositional phrase
用于表示直接、不回避地处理事情。
He faced the problem squarely.
他直截了当地面对问题。
be + squarely + prepositional phrase
用于描述位置精确、正中。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- face something squarely
- 直面，正视
- We must face the challenge squarely.我们必须直面这一挑战。
- be squarely responsible for
- 对……负有完全责任
- The company is squarely responsible for the environmental damage.该公司对环境破坏负有完全责任。
- squarely behind
- 坚定支持
- The whole team is squarely behind the coach.整个团队都坚定地支持教练。
- squarely in the middle
- 正好在中间
- The hotel sits squarely in the middle of the old town.这家酒店正好位于老城中央。
- aim squarely at
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
想象“square”（方方正正）加-ly，做事像方块一样正对目标，直截了当、毫不偏斜。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：news reporting、workplace discussion、written commentary squarely 是中性偏正式的副词，多用于书面或较郑重的口语，比如新闻报道、会议讨论和评论性文章，表示“直接地、直截了当”。在描述方位时也自然，但更常出现在表达责任、批评或面对问题的语境中。
语法说明Grammar Note
Used to emphasize directness, exactness, or firmness; often modifies verbs like 'place', 'hit', 'face', 'fall'.
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
squarely 读作 /ˈskweəli/。fairly /ˈfeəli/、barely /ˈbeəli/、rarely /ˈreəli/ 与之完全押韵，都以 /eəli/ 结尾。quarterly /ˈkwɔːtəli/、surely /ˈʃʊəli/、squally /ˈskwɔːli/ 拼写上很像，但读音不同：quarterly 的 "qua" 读 /kwɔː/，surely 的元音是 /ʊə/，squally 的元音是 /ɔː/。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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