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• 形容具有四条等边和四个直角的形状；非正式用法中也可形容保守、乏味或老派的人或事物。

Describes a shape with four equal sides and four right angles; also used informally to describe something that is conventional, boring, or old-fashioned.

1. ShapeA1formal

   Having four equal sides and four right angles.

   正方形的

   • The table has a square top.
   • She drew a square box on the paper.
   • The room is perfectly square.

   同义词foursquarequadrate

   反义词circularcurvedround

2. Fair and honestB1informal

   Characterized by fairness, honesty, and straightforwardness.

   诚实公正

   • He gave me a square deal on the car.
   • She is known for being square in all her business dealings.
   • We need a square agreement that benefits both parties.

   同义词decentequitablefairhonesthonorablejustscrupulousstraightforwardtruthfulupright

   反义词corruptcrookeddeceitfuldishonestunfair

3. Old-fashioned or conventionalB2informal

   Used to describe someone who is conservative, conventional, or not trendy.

   老派的

   • My parents are so square; they don't understand modern music.
   • He's a bit square for this party scene.
   • Don't be so square; try something new for once.

   同义词conservativeconventionalfuddy-duddyold-fashionedpriggishstodgystrait-lacedstuffytraditional

   反义词coolgroovyhipmodswingingtrendy

• 副词，表示“直接地”或“诚实地”，常用于“直视某人的眼睛”或“正中目标”等表达；也可表示“直率地、坦诚地”。

An adverb meaning "directly" or "fairly," often used in phrases like "look someone square in the eye" or "hit square on the target." It can also mean "in a straightforward or honest manner."

1. Directly or exactlyB2informal

   In a direct or straightforward manner; exactly.

   直接地

   • He looked me square in the eye.
   • The ball hit him square on the nose.
   • She stood square in the middle of the room.

   同义词bangdeadexactlyplumbpreciselyrightslapsmackstraight

2. Fairly or honestlyB2informal

   In a fair, honest, or straightforward way.

   公平地

   • They dealt square with each other.
   • He always plays square in business.
   • We need to settle this matter square and fair.

   同义词candidlyequitablyfairlyhonestlyhonorablyjustlyopenlyplainlystraightforwardlytruthfully

   反义词crookedlydeceitfullydishonestlyfraudulentlyunfairly

• 指具有四条相等边和四个直角的几何图形，也指城市或城镇中的开放公共空间。

A noun referring to a geometric shape with four equal sides and four right angles, or an open public area in a city or town.

1. Geometric shapeA1formal

   A plane figure with four equal straight sides and four right angles.

   正方形

   • The children drew a square on the blackboard.
   • A square has four sides of equal length.
   • The window was shaped like a perfect square.

2. A2formal

   An open public area in a town or city, often surrounded by buildings.

   广场

   • We met in the town square for the festival.
   • The main square is filled with cafes and shops.
   • Tourists gathered in the square to watch the street performers.

   同义词courtesplanadeforumpiazzaplaceplazaprecinct

3. MathematicsB1formal

   The result of multiplying a number by itself.

   平方

   • The square of 5 is 25.
   • Calculate the square of each number in the list.
   • She learned how to find the square of a number in math class.

4. Old-fashioned personB2informalamerican

   A person who is considered conventional, conservative, or boring.

   老古板

   • Don't be such a square; come dance with us!
   • He's a bit of a square when it comes to fashion.
   • My parents are total squares; they never want to try new things.

   同义词conformistconservativefogeyfuddy-duddystick-in-the-mudstuffed shirttraditionalist

   反义词modnonconformistrebel

• 动词，指使某物成为正方形或进行平方运算，也指结清账目、还清欠款，或使某事物协调一致、相符。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something square in shape, settling a debt or account, or making something consistent or compatible.

1. Make square or straightB1formal

   To make something have straight edges, right angles, or a square shape.

   弄方

   • He squared the corners of the wooden board.
   • The carpenter squared the frame before nailing it.
   • She squared the paper by folding it neatly.

   同义词alignevenlevelstraightentrue

2. Multiply by itselfB1formal

   To multiply a number by itself.

   平方

   • To find the area, you need to square the length of the side.
   • She squared 5 and got 25.
   • The teacher asked the students to square the number 7.

3. Settle or resolveB2informal

   To make something consistent, balanced, or settled.

   解决

   • We need to square our accounts before the end of the month.
   • He squared the debt with his friend.
   • They squared their differences and moved on.

   同义词adjustalignbalancecleareven outharmonizepay offreconcileresolvesettle

   反义词conflictcontradictdifferdisputedisturb

4. Adjust or alignB2formal

   To bring something into agreement or harmony with something else.

   使一致

   • Her story doesn't square with the facts.
   • We need to square our plans with the budget.
   • His actions square with his principles.

   同义词alignconformcoordinatefitharmonizematchreconcileregulate

   反义词clashconflictdisagreemisalignmismatch

短语动词变体square awaysquare offsquare up