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squarely

🇬🇧 UK/'skwєәli/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

adv.

Directly and firmly; in a straightforward and honest manner; at right angles.

正好，直接地；坦率地；成直角地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
squareother
+
lyin the manner of
=squarely

Common Collocations

  • 1.fall squarely on责任完全落在……
  • 2.squarely in the middle正好在中间
  • 3.face squarely正视，直面
  • 4.squarely to blame负有直接责任

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The blame for the project's failure falls squarely on the manager.

  • 2.

    She looked him squarely in the eyes and told him the truth.

  • 3.

    The new policy aims squarely at reducing carbon emissions.

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