犯人は隠し持っていたピストルを突きつけた。
The culprit brandished a concealed pistol.
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The detective thrust the evidence before the suspect.
彼は証拠を突きつけられ、言い逃れができなくなった。
He was presented with evidence and could no longer make excuses.
証拠を突きつけられても、彼は往生際が悪く言い逃れを続けた。
Even when presented with evidence, he stubbornly continued to make excuses.
Usage Notes
Used when forcefully showing something to someone, often in a confrontational way.
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