oblique

英 [əˈbliːk]

美 [əˈbliːk]

adj.  间接的; 不直截了当的; 拐弯抹角的; 斜的; 倾斜的; 斜角
n.  倾斜物
v.  倾斜

复数：obliques　

Collins.1 / BNC.13859 / COCA.14956

牛津词典

adj.

间接的；不直截了当的；拐弯抹角的
not expressed or done in a direct way
1. an oblique reference/approach/comment
  隐约提及；间接途径；婉转的评论
斜的；倾斜的
sloping at an angle
斜角
an angle that is not an angle of 90˚

noun

ADJ-GRADED 不直截了当的;拐弯抹角的
If you describe a statement asoblique, you mean that is not expressed directly or openly, making it difficult to understand.
1. It was an oblique reference to his mother...
  这影射到了他的母亲。
2. Mr Golding delivered an oblique warning, talking of the danger of sudden action.
  戈尔丁先生谈及草率行事的危险，这是他在委婉地发出警告。
ADJ （线或角）斜的，倾斜的，偏斜的
Anobliqueline is a straight line that is not horizontal or vertical. Anobliqueangle is any angle other than a right angle.
1. It lies between the plain and the sea at an oblique angle to the coastline.
  它位于平原与大海之间，跟海岸线形成一个斜角。

noun

a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso
Synonym:external oblique musclemusculus obliquus externus abdominisabdominal external oblique muscle
any grammatical case other than the nominative
Synonym:oblique case

adj

indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way
1. used devious means to achieve success
2. gave oblique answers to direct questions
3. oblique political maneuvers
Synonym:devious
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
1. the oblique rays of the winter sun
2. acute and obtuse angles are oblique angles
3. the axis of an oblique cone is not perpendicular to its base

A thermomechanical model for oblique cutting was proposed.
提出了斜角切削热力模型。
He drew an oblique line form one corner of the paper to the other.
他从纸的这角到另一角画了一条斜线。
It lies between the plain and the sea at an oblique angle to the coastline.
它位于平原与大海之间，跟海岸线形成一个斜角。
Experimental Study of Oblique Wave Force Acting on a Vertical Breakwater Head
斜向波对直立式防波堤堤头作用的试验研究
His response to my first memorandum was oblique.
他对我的第一份备忘录的答复是闪烁其词的。
She gave an oblique look to one side.
她向旁边斜看了一眼。
Spindle support on ceramic balls bearings at oblique contact for high speed.
为确保高速，采用陶瓷滚珠轴承与主轴斜向接触。
Also discusses the oblique error measurement method of dial instrument.
本文还讨论了指针式仪表倾斜误差自动测量方法。
Sara removes Sucre's shirt, exposing a gun shot wound in his left oblique.
Sara脱掉Sucre的衬衣，露出了他左边的一处倾斜的枪伤。
An algorithm for oblique license plate correction is proposed based on the corner point information and inertial principal axis.
提出了一种基于字符角点信息和惯性主轴的车牌倾斜角检测方法。