straight-from-the-shoulder
英[st'reɪtfr'ɒmðəʃ'əʊldər]
美[st'reɪtfr'ɒmðəʃ'əʊldər]
- adj.直截了当的
详细释义
Adjective:
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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"
双语例句
- He gave a clear answer to the direct question.
他对那个直截了当的问题作了清晰的答复。 - We insist on your giving us a straight forward answer.
我们一定要你们给我们一个直截了当的回答。
用作形容词 (adj.)
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相关词汇
- straightforward 易懂的
- point-blank 近距离平射的...
- free-spoken 直言无隐的
- outspoken 直言无讳的
- candid 率直的
- plainspoken 老实说的
- frank 坦白的
- forthright 直截的
- blunt 钝的
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