plainspoken

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英[\'pleɪn\'spəʊkən]
美[\'pleɪn\'spoʊkən]

基本释义

adj.
直言不讳的

实用例句

It was only because I had no alternative that I was so impolite and plainspoken.

我是因为走投无路才那么毫无礼貌,出言不逊.

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Let it be no detraction from his merits to say he is plainspoken.

说他坦率的时候请别忘记他的那些优点.

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英英释义

Adjective
  • 1. using simple and direct language;

    "a plainspoken country doctor"

  • 2. 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"

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