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词汇 in-your-face
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Definition of in-your-face in English:

in-your-face

adjectiveɪnjəˈfeɪsˈɪn jər ˈˌfeɪs
informal
  • Blatantly aggressive or provocative; impossible to ignore or avoid.

    〈非正式〉侵略的;攻击的;挑衅的;刺激的,激怒人的;不能忽视的;不能避免的

    hard-boiled, in-your-face action thrillers

    火爆刺激的惊险动作电影。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He was a product of the aggressive, cowboy culture of in-your-face broadcast journalism; he cut corners.
    • This is such a great idea that we are convinced other stadiums will follow suit and go for in-your-face product branding.
    • Peaches makes no apologies for her brazen, in-your-face lyrics.
    • I have to say, she has run a very feisty, in-your-face campaign.
    • The grille design is certainly in tune with the aggressive trends of the moment, but not as in-your-face as some.
    • It seems the fall trend in Hollywood is the secret romance, as opposed to the previous trend of in-your-face romance.
    • Maxey said he will avoid in-your-face confrontation that is certain to energize amendment supporters.
    • She uses an edgy, in-your-face style to break the communication barrier around the eternal issues and dilemmas of desire.
    • The beachfront, for example, is three quarters of a mile of dense, in-your-face, swelling sea along a flat, featureless bay.
    • There are no ballads or melodies, just raw, heavy in-your-face aggression.
    Synonyms
    forceful, incisive, strong, powerful, vigorous, vivacious, zestful, animated, dynamic, enthusiastic, effective, impressive, striking, telling, influential, cogent, compelling, convincing, persuasive, eloquent, dramatic, passionate, graphic, vivid, moving, potent, authoritative, great, forcible, aggressive, irresistible, effectual

Origin

1970s: from in your face, used as a derisive insult.

Rhymes

abase, ace, apace, backspace, base, bass, brace, case, chase, dace, efface, embrace, encase, enchase, enlace, face, grace, interlace, interspace, lace, mace, misplace, outface, outpace, pace, place, plaice, race, space, Thrace, trace, upper case

Definition of in-your-face in US English:

in-your-face

adjectiveˈin yər ˈˌfāsˈɪn jər ˈˌfeɪs
informal
  • Blatantly aggressive or provocative; impossible to ignore or avoid.

    〈非正式〉侵略的;攻击的;挑衅的;刺激的,激怒人的;不能忽视的;不能避免的

    hard-boiled, in-your-face action thrillers

    火爆刺激的惊险动作电影。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I have to say, she has run a very feisty, in-your-face campaign.
    • The grille design is certainly in tune with the aggressive trends of the moment, but not as in-your-face as some.
    • It seems the fall trend in Hollywood is the secret romance, as opposed to the previous trend of in-your-face romance.
    • He was a product of the aggressive, cowboy culture of in-your-face broadcast journalism; he cut corners.
    • This is such a great idea that we are convinced other stadiums will follow suit and go for in-your-face product branding.
    • Maxey said he will avoid in-your-face confrontation that is certain to energize amendment supporters.
    • She uses an edgy, in-your-face style to break the communication barrier around the eternal issues and dilemmas of desire.
    • Peaches makes no apologies for her brazen, in-your-face lyrics.
    • The beachfront, for example, is three quarters of a mile of dense, in-your-face, swelling sea along a flat, featureless bay.
    • There are no ballads or melodies, just raw, heavy in-your-face aggression.
    Synonyms
    forceful, incisive, strong, powerful, vigorous, vivacious, zestful, animated, dynamic, enthusiastic, effective, impressive, striking, telling, influential, cogent, compelling, convincing, persuasive, eloquent, dramatic, passionate, graphic, vivid, moving, potent, authoritative, great, forcible, aggressive, irresistible, effectual

Origin

1970s: from in your face, used as a derisive insult.

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