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 Englishsquareother
+
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.