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forthright

英['fɔːθraɪt] 美['fɔːrθraɪt]
  • adj. 直截的;直率的;坦白的
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详细释义

    adj. (形容词)
    1. (太)直率的,直截了当的;明确的 direct in manner and speech;expressing one's thoughts and feelings plainly

英英释义

Adjective:
  1. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion;

    "blunt talking and straight shooting"
    "a blunt New England farmer"
    "I gave them my candid opinion"
    "forthright criticism"
    "a forthright approach to the problem"
    "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"
    "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"
    "plainspoken and to the point"
    "a point-blank accusation"

Adverb:
  1. directly and without evasion; not roundabout;

    "to face a problem squarely"
    "the responsibility lies squarely with them"
    "spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point"

双语例句

1. a woman of forthright views
观点明确的女子

来自《权威词典》

2. He gave a forthright answer.
他作了直截了当的回答.

来自《简明英汉词典》

3. MacTavish was characteristically forthright in his reply.
麦克塔维什以其一贯的直率作了回答.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. It's sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offence.
又直率又不得罪人,这有时很难办到.

来自辞典例句

5. He has a reputation for being a forthright critic.
他是以直率着称的评论家.

来自辞典例句

    用作形容词 (adj.)
    1. She gave him a forthright answer.
      她给了他一个坦率的答覆。
    2. His forthright behavior offends some people.
      他那直率的行为冒犯了某些人。
    3. His forthright behaviour shows that he's honest, but he seems rude to some people.
      他的直率行为说明他是个诚实的人,可是有些人却认为他粗鲁。
    4. His frank and forthright action deserves praise.
      他光明磊落的行为值得称赞。
    5. He spoke in a forthright manner but without anger.
      他坦诚直言但并无怒气。
    用作形容词 (adj.)
    用作定语 ~+ n.
    1. I admire her forthright way of dealing with people.
      我钦佩她那直率待人的方式。

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