It was a frank answer to a blunt question. 這是對直言不諱的問題的坦率回答。

‘They just don't like you,' he told me bluntly. “他們就是不喜歡你。”他直截了當地告訴我。

She was very candid with him about the standard of his work. 她對他的工作水準作了直言不諱的評價。

His comments about racism may be too close to the bone for some people. 他對種族歧視的評論對於有些人來說也許太露骨了。

I love New Yorkers – they're sharp, funny, and direct. 我喜歡紐約人，他們精明、風趣又率直。

Jackson avoided saying directly that he disapproved of the proposals. 傑克遜避免直截了當地說他不贊成這些提議。

a forthright politician 直率的政治家

The company has not been entirely frank with its workers. 這家公司對員工並不完全坦誠。

She talks frankly about her unhappy childhood. 她坦率地談起不幸的童年。

I'm genuinely sorry for the problems I've caused you. 我對給你造成的麻煩表示真誠的歉意。

She was trying to do her job honestly and fairly. 她努力誠實並公正地對待自己的工作。

a noble and courageous leader 高尚而勇敢的領導人

Everyone in the group was very friendly and open. 組裏的每個人都很友善而坦率。

The report openly criticizes the military leadership. 該報告公開批評軍界領導層。

an outspoken critic of the government 對政府的坦率批評

a plain answer 直截了當的回答

Speak plainly and no one will misunderstand you. 直截了當地說，不要讓大家有什麽誤解。

a reputable company/manufacturer 信譽良好的公司/廠商

Her grandparents were simple people who never had much money. 她的祖父母都是普通人，從來都沒有多少錢。

I am very proud of this scheme and I sincerely hope it will succeed. 我對這個計劃感到很自豪，也衷心希望它會成功。

He has lost his squeaky clean image. 他已經喪失了正人君子的形象。

I'm going to tell you straight. 我將坦率地告訴你。

He wouldn't give me a straight answer. 他不願給我一個坦率的答複。

Just give me a straightforward answer. 給我一個明確的回答就行了。

She wrote me a letter straight from the heart. 她極爲真誠地給我寫了一封信。

Brady has a reputation for straight talking. 布雷迪有個談吐直率的名聲。

I wish she'd been a bit more upfront with us. 我希望她對我們能更坦率些。

They warned us up front of the risk. 他們坦率地提醒我們要注意風險。

an upright citizen 正直的公民

He is an old-fashioned, uncomplicated, whiter-than-white hero. 他是個傳統、純樸、非常誠實的主人公。