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frankness

/frangk-nis/US // ˈfræŋk nɪs //

坦诚,坦率,坦率性,坦白

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n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : plainness of speech; candor; openness.

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Examples

  • But that frankness also reveals a frenetic, debilitating obsession with physical intimacy.

  • One character speaks of a storyteller's "complete frankness, which he was obviously quite unable to abandon."

  • But its frankness with race, violence and sex has made it a controversial choice in school curricula.

  • A self-described sociopath, Roberts recounts his many misdeeds with unnerving frankness.

  • Not everyone can confront their family's failings with such frankness.

  • Here was a return for his frankness—his straightforward conduct—his unequalled liberality.

  • Her eyes were very bright, no shadows in their depths; she returned his gaze with untroubled frankness.

  • All the urbanity of Frenchmen, joined with the delightful frankness of the profession, assured us we were welcome.

  • I am sure youre a sight, she commented, with sisterly frankness; all doubled up and your forehead screwed into knots.

  • She congratulated me with apparent frankness, and asked for Miss Treherne's address, saying she would write to her.