be plainspoken
He is plainspoken and never sugarcoats his opinions.
他直言不讳，从不粉饰自己的观点。
直率的；坦率的；直言不讳的
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
Direct and frank in speech; using plain, straightforward language.
说话直率的；直言不讳的。
Speaking in a forthright manner.
用语简单直接
using simple and direct language
直率坦诚,不拐弯抹角
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
My grandfather was a plainspoken man who never hesitated to speak his mind.
我祖父是个直言不讳的人，从不犹豫表达自己的想法。
用法提示：这里'plainspoken'作形容词，描述一个人说话直率坦诚。
AI contextual example
The doctor gave plainspoken advice about the importance of exercise.
医生就锻炼的重要性给出了直截了当的建议。
用法提示：这里'plainspoken'修饰'advice'，表示措辞简单直接。
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She appreciated her boss's plainspoken feedback, which helped her improve quickly.
她很欣赏老板直言不讳的反馈，这帮助她快速进步。
用法提示：这里'plainspoken'作定语，修饰'feedback'，强调反馈的直率特点。
AI contextual example
He is plainspoken and never sugarcoats his opinions.
他直言不讳，从不粉饰自己的观点。
She is plainspoken in her criticism of the policy.
她对政策的批评直言不讳。
The manager was plainspoken about the company's financial troubles.
经理对公司财务困境直言相告。
I appreciate that you are always plainspoken with me.
我很感激你对我总是直言不讳。
grammar · medium
易错句子I appreciate your plainspoken.
正确表达I appreciate your plainspokenness.
plainspoken 是形容词，不能直接作名词用；应使用其名词形式 plainspokenness。
grammar · medium
易错句子He is a plainspoken man, so he dresses simply.
正确表达He is a plainspoken man, so he speaks directly.
plainspoken 特指言辞直率，不用于描述外表或生活方式；应确保上下文一致，强调说话方式。
outspoken强调说话坦率、敢于表达不同或批评意见，常带争议性；plainspoken强调语言简单直接，不含蓄，不限于批评。plainspoken更侧重表达方式的朴实无华。
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