英语

blank

gb/blˈæŋk/ us/blˈæŋk/
A2 英语
~ 4000
义项
0 个义项
adjective A2 property
1

Without marks or writing

With nothing written, printed, or drawn on it.

用法模式: a blank [page/form/screen]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'blank' with 'empty' when talking about physical space rather than writing surfaces.
近义词
empty (Refers generally to containing nothing; not limited to marks or writing.)
反义词
filled (Containing writing, marks, or decoration.)
搭配
blank page |blank form |blank screen |blank space |blank sheet
主题
writing |documents |appearance |communication |education |core_vocabulary
例句
  • She handed me a blank sheet of paper.
  • The form was completely blank when I received it.
  • Leave the last page blank for notes.
  • He stared at the blank computer screen.
  • The notebook was full of blank pages.
学习者例句
  • I wrote my name on the blank page.
  • This form is blank.
  • The screen is blank now.
  • We have many blank sheets.
  • Please give me a blank card.
名词 A2 entity
2

Empty space in text or form

An empty space in writing or on a form where you can write information.

用法模式: fill in the blank(s)
近义词
space (A general term for an empty area; not always in writing.)
反义词
entry (Information or text that has been filled in.)
搭配
fill in the blank |leave a blank |blank space
主题
writing |documents |communication |education |work
例句
  • Please fill in the blanks with the correct answers.
  • There was a large blank where his signature should be.
  • The puzzle had several blanks to complete.
学习者例句
  • Fill in the blank with your name.
  • Write your age in the blank.
  • There is a blank here for your phone number.
adjective B1 property
3

Without expression or emotion

Having no expression on your face.

用法模式: a blank [look/face/stare]
近义词
expressionless (Formal or neutral term for showing no expression.)
反义词
animated (Showing lively expression and movement.)
搭配
blank look |blank stare |blank expression
主题
emotions |appearance |communication |core_vocabulary
例句
  • He gave me a blank look when I asked the question.
  • Her face went blank when she heard the news.
  • The teacher was met with blank stares from the class.
学习者例句
  • He gave me a blank look.
  • Her face was blank.
  • I saw a blank stare from him.
动词 informal B2 action
4

Forget suddenly and temporarily

To suddenly forget something you know for a short time.

用法模式: to blank on [something]
近义词
forget (General term for not remembering; 'blank' suggests sudden or temporary forgetting.)
反义词
remember (To bring something back into your mind.)
搭配
completely blanked on |blank on his name
主题
memory |daily life |education |work |core_vocabulary
例句
  • I completely blanked on her name during the meeting.
  • He blanked on the answer even though he studied it yesterday.
  • Sorry, I just blanked on what I was about to say.
学习者例句
  • I blanked on his name.
  • She blanked on the answer.
  • I just blanked on the word.
语法
词典原形
blank
IPA
GB/blˈæŋk/
US/blˈæŋk/
音节与重音
blank (1 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (blank)
词形变化
Adjective
  • Base: blank
Noun
  • Base: blank
  • Plural: blanks
Verb
  • Base: blank
  • 3rd Person Singular: blanks
  • Present Participle: blanking
  • Past: blanked
词族
Forms
blanks noun blanking verb blanked verb
Related words
blankly adverb blankness noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
full adjective A1
相关表达

blank slate

1
/blˈæŋk slˈeɪt/
idiom

Without prior experience or influence

A person or thing with no experience or history, ready to be shaped or taught.

例句
  • She approached the job as a blank slate, ready to learn everything from scratch.
  • The new policy starts with a blank slate for all employees.

blank slate

1
/blˈæŋk slˈeɪt/
idiom

fresh start with no history

a new start with nothing decided yet

例句
  • After the rebrand, the company wanted to start with a blank slate.
  • I moved to a new city to begin with a blank slate.
  • The coach treated every tryout as a blank slate.

draw a blank

1
/dɹˈɔ ə blˈæŋk/
idiom informal

Fail to remember or find answer

To try but not be able to remember something or find an answer.

例句
  • I tried to remember his name, but I drew a blank.
  • She drew a blank when asked about the meeting details.

draw a blank

1
/dɹˈɔ ə blˈæŋk/
idiom

find nothing; get no answer

to try but find nothing

例句
  • I tried to remember his last name, but I drew a blank.
  • The police questioned several witnesses and drew a blank.
  • We searched online for hours and still drew a blank.

fill in the blanks

1
/fˈɪl ˈɪn ðə blˈæŋks/
fixed phrase

Complete missing information

To write the missing words or information in empty spaces.

例句
  • Please fill in the blanks with the correct words.
  • The form is incomplete; can you fill in the blanks?

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