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(transitive) To mean, signify; to get at, to aim or tend to a point. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drive, at.

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drive at

Source Word

drive at

Verb

transitive

Japanese Meaning

～を意味する、表す / （意図や目的が）ある点に向かう、向けられる / （会話や文章で）ほのめかす、示唆する

What exactly are you trying to drive at with that vague remark?

あの曖昧な発言であなたは一体何を言おうとしているのですか？

Sense（1）

(transitive) To mean, signify; to get at, to aim or tend to a point.

Do you see what I'm driving at?

Sense（2）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drive, at.

Drive at a reduced speed when visibility and traction are poor.

drives at

（ present singular third-person ）

driving at

（ participle present ）

drove at

（ past ）

driven at

（ participle past ）