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honest frank direct open outspoken straight blunt These words all describe people saying exactly what they mean without trying to hide feelings, opinions or facts. 以上各词均形容人坦率、坦诚。 honest not hiding the truth about sth 指坦率的、坦诚的： Thank you for being so honest with me. 感谢你对我这么坦诚。 frank honest in what you say, sometimes in a way that other people might not like 指坦率的、直率的（有时可能不讨人喜欢）： To be frank with you, I think your son has little chance of passing the exam. 坦白说，我认为你的儿子不大可能通过考试。 direct saying exactly what you mean in a way that nobody can pretend not to understand 指直接的、直率的、坦率的： You'll have to get used to his direct manner. 你得慢慢习惯他这种直率的方式。 注释 Being direct is sometimes considered positive but sometimes it is used as a ‘polite’ way of saying that sb is rude. direct有时被认为含褒义，但有时是以礼貌的方式表示某人有些粗鲁。 open ( approving ) (of a person) not keeping thoughts and feelings hidden 指为人诚恳的、坦诚的、直率的： He was quite open about his reasons for leaving. 他对离开的原因完全未加隐瞒。 outspoken saying exactly what you think, even if this shocks or offends people 指直率的、坦诚的、直言不讳的： She was outspoken in her criticism of the plan. 她对该计划的批评直言不讳。 straight honest and direct 指坦诚的、直率的： I don't think you're being straight with me. 我觉得你没跟我坦诚相见。 blunt saying exactly what you think without trying to be polite 指嘴直的、直言不讳的： She has a reputation for blunt speaking. 她说话出了名的直截了当。 词语辨析 Honest and frank refer to what you say as much as how you say it. honest和frank既指说话方式，也指说话内容： an honest/a frank admission of guilt 坦承有错 They are generally positive words, although it is possible to be too frank in a way that other people might not like. 两词基本上含褒义，尽管有可能过分直率而不讨人喜欢。 Direct , outspoken and blunt all describe sb's manner of saying what they think. Outspoken suggests that you are willin
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