
好词典

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)。
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。)
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。)