blank
名词
定义 blank 名词
space
- Countable
a space in a document or form left empty for information to be added
Please fill in all the blanks on this form.
There are still many blanks to complete on the form.
Write your answers clearly in each blank space.
object
- Countable
an object not yet fully shaped or finished, such as an uncut key
This metal blank will be machined into a precision part.
We need more blanks to complete this order.
The factory stores a large number of blanks for unexpected needs.
cartridge
- Countable
a cartridge containing explosive but no bullet, used in a gun to create a loud noise without harm
The ceremonial firing used blanks for safety.
The guns used in the movie fired blanks.
Blanks are used for training purposes to ensure safety.
形容词
定义 blank 形容词
empty
- B1
empty or clear; containing no writing, information, or marks
He began to create on a blank canvas.
The report contained many blank pages.
I handed him a blank check.
expression
- C2
showing no understanding or emotion in one’s facial expression
His response to the question was a blank look.
She stared blankly ahead, as if in thought.
He gave a blank look at the complicated explanation.
total
- Before noun
complete and absolute
It was a blank failure.
They gave a blank refusal to our request.
He showed a blank disinterest to the proposal.
片语动词 blank
- blank something out
to deliberately obscure or erase something written so it cannot be read
• He blanked out the sensitive information in the report.