point-blank /ˈpɔɪntˈblæŋk/
 (a.)直射的,由正面的,率直的,乾脆的(ad.)直線地,正面地,露骨地


 Point-blank, adv. In a point-blank manner.
    To sin point-blank against God's word.   --Fuller.

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 Point-blank n.
 1. The white spot on a target, at which an arrow or other missile is aimed. [Obs.]
 2. Mil. (a) With all small arms, the second point in which the natural line of sight, when horizontal, cuts the trajectory. (b) With artillery, the point where the projectile first strikes the horizontal plane on which the gun stands, the axis of the piece being horizontal.


 Point-blank, a.
 1. Directed in a line toward the object aimed at; aimed directly toward the mark.
 2. Hence, direct; plain; unqualified; -- said of language; as, a point-blank assertion.
 Point-blank range, the extent of the apparent right line of a ball discharged.
 Point-blank shot, the shot of a gun pointed directly toward the object to be hit.


 point-blank
      adj 1: characterized by directness in manner or speech; without
             subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight
             shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them
             my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a
             forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you
             think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is
             possible to be outspoken without being rude";
             "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank
             accusation" [syn: blunt, candid, forthright, frank,
              free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, straight-from-the-shoulder]
      2: close enough to go straight to the target; "point-blank
         range"; "a point-blank shot"
      adv : in a direct and unequivocal manner; "I asked him point-blank
            whether he wanted the job"