blind
Significado: Unable to see; lacking awareness or judgement; a window covering
Blind primarily means unable to see, but it has many extended meanings. It can describe lacking awareness ('blind to the truth'), unquestioning acceptance ('blind faith'), or a dead end ('blind alley'). As a noun in British English, a blind is a window covering, typically made of fabric or slats.
Ejemplos
- He has been blind since birth but leads a completely independent life. 他生来就是盲人,但过着完全独立的生活。Ha sido ciego desde su nacimiento pero lleva una vida completamente independiente.彼は生まれつき目が見えませんが、完全に自立した生活を送っています。그는 선천적으로 시각 장애가 있지만 완전히 자립적인 생활을 하고 있습니다.
- She was blind to his faults because she loved him so much. 她太爱他了,以至于对他的缺点视而不见。Ella estaba ciega a sus defectos porque lo amaba mucho.彼女は彼をとても愛していたので、彼の欠点に気づきませんでした。그녀는 그를 너무 사랑한 나머지 그의 결점을 보지 못했습니다.
- Could you close the blinds? The sun is too bright. 你能把百叶窗关上吗?阳光太刺眼了。¿Podrías cerrar las persianas? El sol es demasiado brillante.ブラインドを閉めてくれる?日差しがまぶしすぎます。블라인드 좀 내려 줄래? 햇빛이 너무 눈부셔.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'blind' meaning 'lacking sight', from Proto-Germanic 'blindaz'. Of uncertain ultimate origin, possibly related to 'blend' (to mix, confuse). The figurative sense of 'lacking understanding' is very old.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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