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obtuse

UK/әb'tju:s/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Slow to understand; not mentally sharp; also, (of an angle) between 90 and 180 degrees

迟钝的,愚笨的;(角度)钝角的

Root Breakdown

Native English
obtuseother
=obtuse

Common Collocations

  • 1.obtuse angle钝角
  • 2.obtuse person迟钝的人
  • 3.obtuse remark愚蠢的评论

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The obtuse angle in the triangle measured more than ninety degrees.

  • 2.

    His obtuse remarks suggested he didn't fully understand the complex issue.

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