/fræŋk ||; fræŋk/adj
showing your thoughts and feelings clearly; saying what you mean 坦诚的;坦率的:
To be perfectly frank with you, I don't think you'll pass your driving test.老实告诉你,我想这次驾驶考试你通不过。 ➔franklyadvPlease tell me frankly what you think about my idea.你对我的想法有什么意见,不妨跟我直说。 ➔franknessnoun [U]
frank/fræŋk; fræŋk/adj 1 honest and direct 坦率的﹐直率的﹐坦诚的﹐直言不讳的: I’ll be frank with you – it's not good enough. 我坦白跟你说—这不够好。a frank discussion 坦诚的讨论2 to be frank spoken used when you are saying what you really think【口】坦白说: To be frank, I don’t care. 坦白说﹐我不在乎。 —frankly adv
frankfrankfrankerfrankestadjective (franker, frankest)saying exactly what you think.same meaninghonest or truthful: To be frank, I don't like your shirt.▶ franklyadverb: Tell me frankly what you think of my work.