squarely

副词 adv.
中文释义
英 /ˈskwɛə(ɹ).li/    美 /ˈskwɛɹ.li/

英文释义

副词 adv.
  1. In the shape of a square; at right angles.
  2. Firmly and solidly. also,figuratively
    — “I stand squarely behind my decision,” he said, adding that he would not “shrink from my share of responsibility for where we are today.”
  3. In a direct, straightforward and honest manner. figuratively
    — But Republicans placed the blame squarely on Mr. Biden.

词形变化

more squarely comparative most squarely superlative

词汇关系

衍生词
fairly and squarely

词源

From square + -ly. First use appears c. 1557 in the writings of Robert Recorde.
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