Word
plainspoken
/ˈpleinˈspəukən/
adjective
直率的；坦率的；直言不讳的
核心释义
Direct and frank in speech; using plain, straightforward language.
- 1.
说话直率的；直言不讳的。
Speaking in a forthright manner.
- 2.
用语简单直接
using simple and direct language
- 3.
直率坦诚,不拐弯抹角
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
说话直率的；直言不讳的。；用语简单直接；直率坦诚,不拐弯抹角；老实说的；直言无隐的
用法In use
My grandfather was a plainspoken man who never hesitated to speak his mind.
用法提示：这里'plainspoken'作形容词，描述一个人说话直率坦诚。
The doctor gave plainspoken advice about the importance of exercise.
用法提示：这里'plainspoken'修饰'advice'，表示措辞简单直接。
She appreciated her boss's plainspoken feedback, which helped her improve quickly.
用法提示：这里'plainspoken'作定语，修饰'feedback'，强调反馈的直率特点。
a plainspoken country doctor
plainspoken and to the point
be plainspoken
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