oblique

• Описывает что-то, что не является прямым или очевидным; часто используется для обозначения угла, не являющегося прямым, или для непрямого общения.

Describes something that is not direct or straightforward; often used to refer to an angle that is not a right angle, or to indirect communication.

1. Slanting or inclinedB2formal

   Neither parallel nor perpendicular; at an angle.

   Наклонный

   • The oblique rays of the setting sun cast long shadows.
   • The artist used oblique lines to create a sense of movement.
   • The roof has an oblique angle to allow for better drainage.

   Synonymsangledaslantdiagonalinclinedskewslantingslopingtilted

   Antonymserecthorizontallevelparallelperpendicularstraightuprightvertical

2. Indirect or evasiveC1formal

   Not straightforward; deviating from the accepted or proper way; often misleading.

   Уклончивый

   • He gave an oblique answer to avoid the real question.
   • Her oblique comments hinted at a deeper problem.
   • The politician's oblique statements confused the audience.

   Synonymscircuitouscunningdeviousevasiveindirectmisleadingroundaboutshiftysly

   Antonymscandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenstraightforwardunequivocal

• Существительное, обозначающее грамматический падеж, отличный от именительного, или диагонально расположенную мышцу живота по обе стороны туловища.

A noun referring to a grammatical case other than the nominative, or a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso.

1. C1formal

   Any grammatical case other than the nominative, used to indicate objects or other relationships.

   Косвенный падеж

   • In Latin, the accusative and dative are oblique cases.
   • The oblique case often marks the direct or indirect object.
   • Linguists study how oblique cases function in different languages.

   Synonymsobjectiveobjective case

2. B2formal

   A diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso, involved in trunk rotation and lateral flexion.

   Косая мышца живота

   • He did exercises to strengthen his obliques.
   • The oblique muscles help with twisting movements.
   • She felt a strain in her left oblique after the workout.