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honest

UK //ˈɒnɪst//US //ˈɑːnɪst//

词源

源自中古英语 honeste,来自古法语 honeste,最终源自拉丁语 honestus(光荣的,体面的)。

adjective

❶ 诚实的,指一个人不说谎、不欺骗,言行一致,值得信赖的品质。

“She is an honest person who always tells the truth.”

(她是个诚实的人,总是说实话。)

“He gave an honest answer to the difficult question.”

(他对这个难题给出了诚实的回答。)

❶ 正直的,形容人或行为公正、不偏不倚,遵守道德准则。

“He made an honest living by working hard.”

(他通过辛勤劳动过着正直的生活。)

“The judge is known for being honest and fair.”

(这位法官以正直公正著称。)

同义词:truthful, sincere, genuine, trustworthy, upright

常见短语

to be honest — 用于引出坦率的意见或事实,表示说话者要表达真实想法。

“To be honest, I don't think this plan will work.”

(说实话,我认为这个计划行不通。)

honest mistake — 指无意中犯的错误,并非故意或欺骗行为。

“It was just an honest mistake - no one meant to cause harm.”

(这只是个无心之过,没人想造成伤害。)