forthright
英 ['fɔːθraɪt; fɔːθ'raɪt]
美
- adj. 直率的；直截了当的
- adv. 直率地；马上；立即
- n. 直路
词态变化
副词: forthrightly;名词: forthrightness;
中文词源
forthright 直率的，直接的
forth, 向前的。right, 立刻，马上。
英英释意
- 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"
英文词源
- forthright (adj.)
- Old English forðriht "direct, plain;" see forth + right (adj.). Compare downright. Related: Forthrightly; forthrightness. As an adverb, Old English forðrihte "straightway, at once; plainly."
考试真题
- Aesthetic effect came from the landscape, new materials and forthright detailing.
2011年考研真题（英语二）阅读理解 Section Ⅱ
实用场景例句
- a woman of forthright views
- 观点明确的女子
牛津词典
- Traditional philosophy theoretically brings forth the ancient Greek forthright dialectical identity and modern philosophical dialectical unity.
- 传统哲学在理论上给出了古希腊的直观辩证同一和近代哲学的辩证统一.
期刊摘选
- She is forthright in her opinions; a quality I believe very essential in business managers.
- 她敢于直言自己的观点, 而这一点,我相信,也是作为一个经理所必须具备的品质.
期刊摘选
- Intense and bright ruby red. Delicate elegant balance. Dry, ramarkable body, extremely forthright character.
- 浓烈明亮的宝石红.香气精致、优雅而均衡. 酒体干而出众, 有直爽的个性.
期刊摘选
- 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.
辞典例句
- His forthright behaviors sometimes offend other people.
- 他直率的行为有时候会冒犯别人.
期刊摘选
- Xuanwu Men's changed, Li Shimin ascended the throne, his hi forthright, Zhuoweijianyi doctor.
- 玄武门之变后, 李世民即位, 喜他直率, 擢为谏议大夫.
期刊摘选
- He has expressed all his bold and forthright feelings in this collection of poems.
- 他把他的壮怀都写进了这本诗集里.
期刊摘选
- He sent the arrow forthright toward the target.
- 他把箭径直射向目标.
辞典例句
- He has a reputation for being a forthright critic.
- 他是以直率着称的评论家.
辞典例句
- He is a forthright person and always talks bluntly.
- 他是个直爽的人,向来都是直话直说.
期刊摘选
- Peer Steinbr ü ck , Germany's finance minister, has become betenoire because of his forthright criticism.
- 德国财政部长佩尔? 施泰因布吕克 (PeerSteinbruck)因他直言不讳的批评成为罪魁祸首.
期刊摘选
- What people wanted was a forthright style of leadership, with more emphasis on principle.
- 人们期望的是坦率的更加注重原则的领导作风.
辞典例句
- The intonation and tone of the northern dialect reflect the forthright character of northerners.
- 北方话的语音语气能够表现出北方人的直爽豪迈.
期刊摘选
- Mr Mello, who is splendidly forthright, did not let the subsequent controversy bother him overly.
- Mello先生,衣着华丽,为人坦率, 他不允许持续不断的争论带给他无休止的烦恼.
期刊摘选
- My talks with President Musharraf were constructive and forthright.
- 我和穆沙拉夫总统之间的会谈是有建设性的和直率的.
期刊摘选
- He told me forthright just why he refused to take my side.
- 他直率地告诉我他不肯站在我这一边的原因.
辞典例句
- They waver while the latter stand firm, they equivocate while the latter are forthright.
- 前者动摇,后者坚定, 前者暧昧,后者明朗.
期刊摘选
- They are forthright and relatively more concerned about important issues.
- 他们比较豪爽,比较关心大事.
期刊摘选
- Why should they not be forthright about their role and its limitations from the outset?
- 那么他们为什么不一开始就坦白地说明他们真实的角色与所受的限制 呢 ?
期刊摘选
- Its argument is tightly constructed, and its forthright, lucid style exemplifies levelheaded and penetrating criticism.
- 这本书的主题结构紧密, 直率 、 明晰的风格例示了一种冷静而敏锐的文学评论.
期刊摘选
- He gave a forthright answer.
- 他作了直截了当的回答.
《简明英汉词典》
- His policy was forthright.
- 他的原则是爽快干脆.
期刊摘选
- She gave him a forthright answer.
- 她给了他一个坦率的答复.
辞典例句
- MacTavish was characteristically forthright in his reply.
- 麦克塔维什以其一贯的直率作了回答.
《简明英汉词典》
- His forthright voice receded from the lobby.
- 他那直率的声音从门厅里逐渐消失了.
辞典例句
- The Tibetan people are brave, strong and forthright, very kind and hospitable.
- 藏族人民勇敢 、 刚毅、豪爽, 又十分善良好客.
期刊摘选
- This forthright answer drew the fangs of his criticism.
- 这直率的回答使他的批评失去了力量.
期刊摘选
- a woman of forthright views
- 观点明确的女子
《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》