frank
- adj.坦率的;直率的
- vt.(在信件上)盖邮资已付印记，盖免付邮资印记
- n.弗兰克;免费邮寄的信件;免费邮寄权;免费邮戳或签名
复数： franks 最高级： frankest 比较级： franker 派生词： frankness n. 过去式： franked 现在分词： franking 过去分词： franked 第三人称单数： franks
frankadj.
坦率的；直率的
honest and direct in what you say, sometimes in a way that other people might not like
a full and frank discussion
坦诚的充分讨论
a frank admission of guilt
坦率承认心里有愧
He was very frank about his relationship with the actress.
他对自己和那位女演员的关系直言不讳。
To be frank with you , I think your son has little chance of passing the exam.
坦诚相告，我认为你的儿子不大可能通过考试。
verb
VN（在信件上）盖邮资已付印记，盖免付邮资印记
to stamp a mark on an envelope, etc. to show that the cost of posting it has been paid or does not need to be paid
These words all describe people saying exactly what they mean without trying to hide feelings, opinions or facts.以上各词均形容人坦率、坦诚。
not hiding the truth about sth指坦率的、坦诚的：
Thank you for being so honest with me.
感谢你对我这么坦诚。
honest in what you say, sometimes in a way that other people might not like指坦率的、直率的（有时可能不讨人喜欢）：
To be frank with you, I think your son has little chance of passing the exam.
坦白说，我认为你的儿子不大可能通过考试。
saying exactly what you mean in a way that nobody can pretend not to understand指直接的、直率的、坦率的：
You'll have to get used to his direct manner.
你得慢慢习惯他这种直率的方式。
( approving ) (of a person) not keeping thoughts and feelings hidden指为人诚恳的、坦诚的、直率的：
He was quite open about his reasons for leaving.
他对离开的原因完全未加隐瞒。
saying exactly what you think, even if this shocks or offends people指直率的、坦诚的、直言不讳的：
She was outspoken in her criticism of the plan.
她对该计划的批评直言不讳。
honest and direct指坦诚的、直率的：
I don't think you're being straight with me.
我觉得你没跟我坦诚相见。
saying exactly what you think without trying to be polite指嘴直的、直言不讳的：
She has a reputation for blunt speaking.
她说话出了名的直截了当。
Honest and frank refer to what you say as much as how you say it. |
They are generally positive words, although it is possible to be too frank in a way that other people might not like. |
Direct , outspoken and blunt all describe sb's manner of saying what they think. Outspoken suggests that you are willing to shock people by saying what you believe to be right. Blunt and direct often suggest that you think honesty is more important than being polite. Open is positive and describes sb's character. |
frank
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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。
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You can talk frankly to me...
你可以跟我敞开了谈。
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The reaction to his frankness was hostile.
他的坦诚却得到了充满敌意的回应。
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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。
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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。
noun
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- a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked;often served on a bread roll
- Synonym: frankfurter hotdog hot dog dog wiener wienerwurst weenie
verb
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- exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks
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- stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing
- Synonym: postmark
adj
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- 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
- Synonym: blunt candid forthright free-spoken outspoken plainspoken point-blank straight-from-the-shoulder
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- clearly manifest;evident
- frank enjoyment
数据来源：WordNet
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He gave her a faint smile of acknowledgment and she stared at him with frank invitation .
他给了她一个淡淡的认可的微笑，接着她带着直率的邀请盯着他。
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If there are any sciences about the article , it is merely the frank and natural expression of feelings of author stirred by feelings of fault .
本文的若干探讨如果尚有些许科学之处，那它也仅仅是所由笔者对罪过情感的感触而产生的直率的自然的情感表达。
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What is needed is a frank exchange of views .
需要的是坦诚地交换意见。
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He was very frank about his relationship with the actress .
他对自己和那位女演员的关系直言不讳。
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Frank , you old son of a gun ─ I haven 't seen you for months .
弗兰克，老哥们儿——好几个月没见你了。
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To be frank with you , I think your son has little chance of passing the exam .
坦诚相告，我认为你的儿子不大可能通过考试。
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Frank 's efforts at flirtation had become tiresome to her .
弗兰克一个劲地打情骂俏使得她非常厌倦。
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Frank has developed what I would term an unhealthy relationship with these people
弗兰克与这些人的关系在我看来不正常。
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To be frank , he could also be a bit of a bore
老实说，他有时也会让人厌烦。
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She and Frank had never gotten around to opening a joint account
她和弗兰克还没有抽出时间去开联名账户。
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Frank took a large ring of keys from his pocket .
弗兰克从口袋里掏出一大串钥匙。
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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。
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Frank didn 't like having the cops know where to find him .
弗兰克不想让警察知道去哪里可以找到他。
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Frank put the first plank down and nailed it in place
弗兰克放下第一块厚木板，把它钉在合适的位置上。
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Frank had been struck down by a massive heart attack .
弗兰克的身体已经被一场严重的心脏病拖垮了。
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He had worked alongside Frank and Mark and they had become friends
他与弗兰克和马克一起工作过，并且成了朋友。
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In a tight spot there is no one I would sooner see than Frank .
有麻烦时，我会首先去找弗兰克。
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Frank was beginning to piece things together .
弗兰克开始拼凑出事情的真相。
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I know Frank will be delighted to see you
我知道弗兰克见到你会很高兴的。
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Frank was in full flight when he reached them
弗兰克正在拼命奔逃，这时他联系到了他们。
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Smith tried to get through to Frank at Warm Springs the next morning .
第二天早上，史密斯试图打电话给在沃姆斯普林斯的弗兰克。
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If you 'll bear with me , Frank , just let me try to explain .
你要对我有点儿耐心，弗兰克，让我跟你解释。
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Frank emptied a handful of loose change on the table
弗兰克将一把零钱撒在桌子上。
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Frank was there and he is a perfect peach .
弗兰克在那儿，他是个非常可爱的人。
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After their meeting , both men described the talks as frank , friendly and constructive
会面之后，两位男士均形容此次会谈坦率、友好且富有建设性。
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Hallo , may I speak to Frank , please .
喂，我找弗兰克。
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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。
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Frank Spriggs was a very able man but something of a closed book
弗兰克·斯普里格斯是一个很有才干的人，但是有些让人捉摸不透。
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' How is Frank ? ' he asked
“弗兰克怎么样了？”他问道。
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Even sensible Frank had fallen under her spell .
甚至连一向理智的弗兰克都被她迷住了。
强调坦诚的、如实表达所思所想的。
She expected to have some plain and truthful answers.
她期待能得到一些坦率而真实的回答。
强调直言不讳的，即便可能使别人不悦。
To be blunt, many of the candidates only have a low level of English.
说得不客气一点，很多申请人英语水平都不高。
Her blunt words hurt him so much.
她唐突的话语大大地伤害了他。
强调直率的，即使事实令人不舒服或尴尬也要直言相告，不加以隐瞒。
The conversation between the two leaders was direct and candid.
两位领导人的谈话直率而坦诚。
What a brutally candid assessment!
真是无情的直率评价！
强调不拐弯抹角的。
Please give me a direct answer.
请正面回答我的问题。
She sometimes feels that her husband is too direct.
她有时觉得她丈夫太率直了。
强调有话直说的，不隐瞒自己的观点、意见等。
We have had a frank talk.
我们有过坦率的交谈。
He was perhaps not entirely frank with you.
他对你也许不完全坦诚。