frank

英 [fræŋk]

美 [fræŋk]

adj.  坦率的; 直率的
v.  (在信件上)盖邮资已付印记，盖免付邮资印记
n.  弗兰克; 免费邮寄权; 免费邮戳或签名; 免费邮寄的信件

过去分词：franked　最高级：frankest　比较级：franker　现在分词：franking　过去式：franked　第三人称单数：franks　

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同义词辨析

plainbluntcandiddirectfrank【导航词义：坦率的】

牛津词典

adj.

• 坦率的；直率的
  honest and direct in what you say, sometimes in a way that other people might not like
  1. a full and frank discussion
     坦诚的充分讨论
  2. a frank admission of guilt
     坦率承认心里有愧
  3. 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。
  4. 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

• （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

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 坦白的;直率的;坦诚的
  If someone isfrank, they state or express things in an open and honest way.
  1. '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。
  2. 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。
• VERB (在信封或邮包上)盖邮资已付戳记，盖免费邮戳
  When a letter or parcelis franked, it is marked with a symbol that shows that the proper charge has been paid or that no stamp is needed.
  1. 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。
  2. ...a self-addressed, franked envelope.
     署明回邮地址且已付邮资的信封
• 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.
  1. To be frank, he could also be a bit of a bore...
     老实说，他有时也会让人厌烦。
  2. 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。

英英释义

noun

• a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked
  Synonym:frankfurterhotdoghot dogdogwienerwienerwurstweenie

verb

• exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks
• stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing
  Synonym:postmark

adj

• characterized by directness in manner or speech
  1. blunt talking and straight shooting
  2. a blunt New England farmer
  3. I gave them my candid opinion
  4. forthright criticism
  5. a forthright approach to the problem
  6. tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
  7. it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
  8. plainspoken and to the point
  9. a point-blank accusation
  Synonym:bluntcandidforthrightfree-spokenoutspokenplainspokenpoint-blankstraight-from-the-shoulder
• clearly manifest
  1. frank enjoyment

双语例句

• 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。
• I know Frank will be delighted to see you
  我知道弗兰克见到你会很高兴的。
• 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。
• Mr Frank has seen the economy of his town slashed by the uprising.
  弗兰克先生亲历了自己城镇的经济因暴动而大幅下滑的过程。
• Ronan Rafferty had tied with Frank Nobilo.
  罗南·拉弗蒂和弗兰克·诺比洛打成了平局。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• He latched the door, tested it, and turned around to speak to Frank.
  他把门锁上，又试了试，然后转身和弗兰克说话。