frank
adj. 坦白的,直率的; 清楚表明的; 明顯的
vt. 免費寄(郵件); 蓋免費郵寄公章; 蓋郵戳; 便於使(人)自由地來往
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...
“很明顯我的委託人對我不夠坦白,”他的律師說。
They had a frank discussion about the issue.
他們對這個問題進行了開誠佈公的討論。
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.
這封信 8 月 6 日在倫敦蓋過免費郵戳。
...a self-addressed, franked envelope.
署明回郵地址且已付郵資的信封
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...
老實說,他有時也會讓人厭煩。
To be frank with you, Harvey, I may have made a mistake.
老實跟你講,哈維,我可能犯了個錯。
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
這些形容詞都有"坦率,誠實"之意。
Faithful [ Frank ; Honest ] words offend the ear but are good for improving one's conduct.
忠言逆耳利於行.
Frank smiled when he remembered his hard early years and the long road to success.
當弗蘭克回想起他早年的艱苦歲月和成功的漫長道路時,他微笑了.
All through the faculty meeting Frank stood up for his friend who was being criticized so severely.
在全系大會上,法蘭克始終維護受到嚴厲批判的朋友.
Frank Bridge , the village constable , was severely reprimanding the two culprits.
村上的警察弗蘭克·布里奇當時正在嚴厲地斥責那兩個幹壞事的人.
Frank is a teacher, and an artist into the bargain.
法蘭克是個教師, 同時也是個藝術家.