frank
adj. 坦白的,直率的; 清楚表明的; 明显的
vt. 免费寄(邮件); 盖免费邮寄公章; 盖邮戳; 便于使(人)自由地来往
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。
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
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。
1. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
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
1. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion;
2. clearly manifest; evident;
frank, open, plain, blunt, honest, sincere, straightforward
这些形容词都有"坦率,诚实"之意。
Faithful [ Frank ; Honest ] words offend the ear but are good for improving one's conduct.
忠言逆耳利于行.
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.
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.
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.
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.