frank

[fræŋk] 生词本

adj.

n.

vt.

  • 易混淆的单词:Frank  
  • 柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典

  • 英英释义

  • 词典例句

1. ADJ-GRADED 坦白的;直率的;坦诚的 If someone is frank, they state or express things in an open and honest way. 
  • 'It is clear that my client has been less than frank with me,' said his lawyer...

    “很明显我的委托人对我不够坦白,”他的律师说。

  • They had a frank discussion about the issue.

    他们对这个问题进行了开诚布公的讨论。

frankly
  • You can talk frankly to me...

    你可以跟我敞开了谈。

  • He now frankly admits that much of his former playboy lifestyle was superficial.

    他现在坦率承认自己以前浪荡不羁的生活方式很大程度上都是浅薄的。

frankness
  • The reaction to his frankness was hostile.

    他的坦诚却得到了充满敌意的回应。

2. VERB (在信封或邮包上)盖邮资已付戳记,盖免费邮戳 When a letter or parcel is franked, it is marked with a symbol that shows that the proper charge has been paid or that no stamp is needed. 
  • The letter was franked in London on August 6.

    这封信 8 月 6 日在伦敦盖过免费邮戳。

  • ...a self-addressed, franked envelope.

    署明回邮地址且已付邮资的信封

3. PHRASE (尤用于观点可能令人不悦时)老实讲,坦白说 You can say 'to be frank' or 'to be frank with you' to introduce a statement which is your honest opinion, especially when the person you are talking to might not like it. 
  • To be frank, he could also be a bit of a bore...

    老实说,他有时也会让人厌烦。

  • To be frank with you, Harvey, I may have made a mistake.

    老实跟你讲,哈维,我可能犯了个错。

Noun

1. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

Verb

1. stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing

2. exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks

Adjective

1. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion;

  • "blunt talking and straight shooting"
  • "a blunt New England farmer"
  • "I gave them my candid opinion"
  • "forthright criticism"
  • "a forthright approach to the problem"
  • "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"
  • "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"
  • "plainspoken and to the point"
  • "a point-blank accusation"

2. clearly manifest; evident;

  • "frank enjoyment"
1. A frank question on his part led to a frank answer on mine.
他问题提得直率,因此我也回答得坦诚。

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2. A frank discussion can help to clear the air.
坦率的谈论有助于消除隔阂。

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3. After a frank exchange of ideas, the two of them finally broke down their long-standing prejudice against each other and became friends again.
开诚布公地交换思想之后,他们两人终于解开了长期存在的疙瘩,重归于好。

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4. All through the faculty meeting Frank stood up for his friend who was being criticized so severely.
在全系大会上,法兰克始终维护受到严厉批判的朋友。

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5. Despite my friendship with Frank, I tried not to take sides with him in his argument with his brother.
尽管我和佛兰克好,却尽量在他们兄弟的争吵中不偏护他。

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6. Faithful [Frank; Honest] words offend the ear but are good for improving one's conduct.; Honest advice, though unpleasant to the ear, benefits conduct.
忠言逆耳利于行。

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7. Frank Bridge, the village constable, was severely reprimanding the two culprits.
村上的警察弗兰克·布里奇当时正在严厉地斥责那两个干坏事的人。

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8. Frank gently lifted the crockery out of the box and suddenly noticed a miniature painting at the bottom of the packing-case.
弗兰克从箱子里轻轻地拎出陶器,突然发现箱底有一张微型油画。

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9. Frank is a teacher, and an artist into the bargain.
法兰克是个教师,同时也是个艺术家。

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10. Frank rented out his gas station.
弗兰克把他的加油站租了出去。

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11. Frank smiled when he remembered his hard early years and the long road to success.
当弗兰克回想起他早年的艰苦岁月和成功的漫长道路时,他微笑了。

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12. Frank was a genuinely friendly sort.
弗兰克属于真诚友善的那一类人。

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13. He found great fascination in her quiet, frank manner.
他迷恋她娴静、坦率的举止。

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14. If you want my frank opinion, I don't think the plan will succeed.
你如果要我坦诚相告,那么我认为这个计划不会成功。

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15. She is frank and outgoing.
她很爽朗。

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16. This letter must be from Frank;I recognized his scrawl.
这封信一定是弗兰克写来的,我认得他那潦草的笔迹。

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17. To be frank, I don't like him.
老实说,我不喜欢他。

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18. We benefit greatly by this frank talk.
借由这次坦率的谈话使我们受益匪浅。

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19. While they were discussing the car accident, Frank put in that the road was icy.
当他们讨论这起车祸时,弗兰克插嘴说路上覆盖着冰。

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20. Yesterday afternoon Frank Hawkins was telling me about his experiences as a young man.
昨天下午弗兰克·霍金斯给我讲述他年轻时的经历。

来自《用法词典》