blank

名词

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定义 blank 名词

space

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

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定义 blank 形容词

empty

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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.