직선이나 수평이 아닌 비스듬하거나 대각선 방향으로.
In a slanted or diagonal direction; not straight or level.
예문:
"The morning sun hit the mirror obliquely, reflecting a bright spot onto the ceiling."
"The road cuts obliquely across the valley to avoid the steepest part of the mountain."
노골적이거나 명시적인 표현을 피해 간접적이거나 완곡하게.
In an indirect or roundabout manner, often to avoid being blunt or explicit.
예문:
"The CEO alluded obliquely to the possibility of a merger without naming any companies."
"She criticized his performance only obliquely, focusing instead on the team's overall goals."