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forthright
UK //ˌfɔːθˈraɪt//US //ˌfɔːrθˈraɪt//
词源
来自中古英语 'forthright'，由 'forth'（向前）和 'right'（直接）组成，原意为'直接向前'。
adjective
❶ 形容人直率坦诚，说话做事不拐弯抹角，直接表达想法或感受。
“She appreciated his forthright manner and honesty.”
（她欣赏他直率的态度和诚实。）
“The manager gave a forthright answer to the employee's question.”
（经理对员工的问题给出了直截了当的回答。）
同义词:direct, straightforward, blunt, candid, frank
adverb
❶ 表示以直截了当、不绕弯子的方式说话或行事。
“He spoke forthright about the company's financial problems.”
（他直截了当地谈到了公司的财务问题。）
“She answered the difficult question forthright.”
（她直截了当地回答了这个难题。）
同义词:directly, straightforwardly, bluntly, candidly, frankly
常见短语
be forthright with someone — 对某人坦诚相待，不隐瞒或回避问题。
“It's important to be forthright with your doctor about your symptoms.”
（向医生坦诚地描述你的症状很重要。）