forthright
英 [ˈfɔːθraɪt]
美 [ˈfɔːrθraɪt]
adj. 直率的; 直截了当的; 坦诚的
n. 直路
Collins.1 / BNC.13919 / COCA.15167
牛津词典
adj.
- 直率的；直截了当的；坦诚的
direct and honest in manner and speech- a woman of forthright views
观点明确的女子
- a woman of forthright views
柯林斯词典
- 直抒己见的;坦率的;坦诚的
If you describe someone asforthright, you admire them because they show clearly and strongly what they think and feel.
英英释义
adj
- characterized by directness in manner or speech
- 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
adv
- directly and without evasion
- to face a problem squarely
- the responsibility lies squarely with them
- spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point
双语例句
- 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。 - But the talks included forthright comments on the causes of financial instability and lessons for regulators in both countries.
但双方在会谈中坦率讨论了金融不稳定的起因以及两国监管机构应当汲取的教训。 - My current supervisor, he is a train of thought is very clear, do analysis problems are very rational, I learned from him is the way of doing things, and he is a forthright person, here I also like.
我目前的直属主管，他是一个思路很清晰的人，做事分析问题都很理性，我从他身上学到很到做事的方式，另外他是个直爽的人，这边我也很喜欢。 - Although your co-workers are trying to be forthright now, you're leery about your boss.
虽然现在你的同事想要坦白，你却对你的老板耍滑头。 - His forthright voice receded from the lobby.
他那直率的声音从门厅里逐渐消失了。 - I haven't been forthright with you about certain things.
我没有开诚布公的把事情跟你说清楚。 - His forthright manner can be mistaken for rudeness.
他那直率的态度可能会被误解为无礼。 - His forthright behavior offends some people.
他那直率的行为冒犯了某些人。 - Debate about sensitive scientific issues needs to be forthright but not crass.
讨论敏感的科学问题，需要直爽而不是卤莽。 - He's very forthright and never minces his words.
他是个直性子，说话从来不会转弯儿。