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straightforward adj.
⇨ easy 1 (a straightforward process) ⇨ honest (straightforward and easy to get on with)easy1 adjective Is it easy to make? 这个容易做吗？anything for an easy life 使生活安逸舒适的东西easy ♦︎ simple ♦︎ straightforward ♦︎ effortless ♦︎ uncomplicated ♦︎ undemanding ♦︎ painless ♦︎ cushy ♦︎ plain sailingThese words all describe sth that is not difficult and that can therefore be done, obtained or understood without a lot of effort or problems. 这些词均表示容易的、轻易的、不费力的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to be easy / simple / straightforward / plain sailing for sb◆to be easy / simple / straightforward / painless / plain sailing to do sth◆an easy / a simple / a straightforward / an undemanding / a cushy job◆an easy / a simple / a straightforward / an undemanding task◆an easy / a simple / a straightforward / a painless method◆an easy / a simple / a straightforward matter / decision / test / question◆There's no easy / simple / straightforward answer.◆relatively easy / simple / straightforward / uncomplicated / undemanding / painless◆apparently easy / simple / straightforward / effortless■ easy done or obtained without a lot of effort or problems 容易的；轻易的；不费力的◆It was a really easy exam.这次考试真容易。◆This encyclopedia is designed for quick and easy reference.这部百科全书的特点在于查阅资料快捷、方便。◆Their house isn't the easiest place to get to.去他们家可不容易。◆It can't be easy for her, on her own with the children.她一个人带着这些孩子绝非易事。◆Several schools are within easy reach (= not far away).几所学校都在附近。OPP difficult , hard ⇨ difficult 1 ▸ ease noun [uncountable] ◆He passed the exam with ease.他轻而易举地通过了考试。◆The computer is popular for its good design and ease of use.这款电脑设计巧妙、简单易用，因而广受欢迎。 OPP difficulty ⇨ difficulty ▸ easily adverb ◆The museum is easily accessible by car.开车可以方便地到达博物馆。◆Learning languages doesn't come easily to him.学语言对他来说不是件容易的事。■ simple easy to understand or do because it contains very few, very basic parts or actions （因结构或操作简单）易于理解的，易做的◆I used a very simple method to obtain the answer.我用了非常简单的方法得出了答案。◆This machine is simple to use.这台机器操作很简单。◆Give the necessary information but keep it simple.说说基本情况，简单一点。◆ (especially spoken) We lost because we played badly. It's as simple as that.我们输了是因为我们打得不好，就这么简单。OPP complex , elaborate ⇨ complex , difficult ⇨ difficult 1 ▸ simplicity / /sɪmˈplɪsəti/ / noun [uncountable] ◆the relative simplicity of the new PC新型个人电脑的相对容易使用◆For the sake of simplicity, let's divide the discussion into two parts.为了方便起见，我们把讨论分成两部分。▸ simply adverb ◆Anyway, to put it simply, we still owe them £2 000.反正，简单地说，我们还欠他们2 000英镑。NOTE 辨析 Easy or simple? Easy means 'not difficult': an easy test/task is one that causes you no problems because you have the ability and understanding to do it; some people might find it easy, but some might not, depending on their abilities. Simple means 'not complicated': a simple test/task is one that only needs very few, very basic actions and does not really depend on people's abilities. Easily means 'without having any difficulty'. * easy指容易的；easy test/task指测试或任务能够做到或可以理解，不会造成问题；容易与否因人而异，取决于能力高低。simple指不复杂；simple test/task指只需要几个基本步骤便可完成，不太取决于人的能力。easily指不费力地◆I can easily finish it tonight.我今晚就能轻松完成。 Simply means 'without causing any difficulty of understanding'. * simply指简单易懂地◆The book explains grammar simply and clearly.该书把语法解释得简单、明了。 ■ straightforward easy to do or understand because it contains nothing unexpected （因一切都在预期之内）简单的，易懂的◆It's a relatively straightforward process.那是个相对简单的过程。◆It's quite straightforward to get here from your house.从你家来这儿相当容易。OPP complicated , involved ⇨ complex NOTE 辨析 Simple or straightforward?These two words are very similar in meaning and use. Collocates of both words include question, answer, case, matter, method, procedure and exercise. Something that is straightforward may not be quite as basic as sth that is simple but it causes no problems because there is nothing unusual or unexpected about it. 这两个词的意义和用法很相似，都可以与question、answer、case、matter、method、procedure、exercise等词搭配。straightforward的浅易程度不如simple，但是也并不困难，因一切都符合常规或预期。■ effortless seeming to need little or no effort 无需费力的；容易的◆She dances with effortless grace.她的舞蹈动作优美、轻松自如。◆He made playing the guitar look effortless.他弹起吉他来显得轻松自如。▸ effortlessly adverb ◆Your presentation must move effortlessly from one point to the next.你的报告必须从一个要点自然过渡到另一个要点。■ uncomplicated [uncountable] (rather formal) without any difficulty or confusion 简单的；率真的；不混乱的◆It's an uncomplicated computer interface that is truly easy to use.那是个简单的计算机界面，非常容易操作。◆It came as a relief to hold a light, uncomplicated conversation with an ordinary guy.跟一个普通人轻松、直率地聊天，真是畅快。ⓘ Uncomplicated is used especially to talk about life, relationships and emotions. It can describe people who have uncomplicated relationships and emotions. * uncomplicated尤用来形容生活、关系和情感，指关系或情感简单、不复杂◆He was an easygoing, uncomplicated young man.他是个随和、率真的年轻人。It is also used in medical contexts to mean 'without medical complications'. 在医学语境中，uncomplicated指无并发症的◆an uncomplicated pregnancy / birth无并发症妊娠／分娩 OPP complicated ⇨ complex ■ undemanding (written) not needing a lot of effort or thought 不费力的；不费神的；轻松容易的◆I wanted an undemanding job which would leave me free to pursue my hobbies.我想要找一个轻松的工作，使我有闲暇从事业余爱好。 OPP demanding ⇨ difficult 1 ■ painless (written) not unpleasant or difficult to do 愉快的；轻松的；不难的◆The interview turned out to be relatively painless.结果这次面试还算轻松。■ cushy / /ˈkʊʃi/ / (informal, often disapproving) very easy and pleasant; needing little or no effort 轻松愉快的；安逸的；不费劲的◆His father found him a cushy job in the office.他父亲给他找了个在办公室里不用费心劳神的工作。■ plain ˈsailing idiom simple and free from trouble 顺利；一帆风顺◆If you get the measurements right, the rest of the job should be plain sailing.如果测量工作做对了，余下的事情应该会很顺利。 honest adjective ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ plain adj. 2 另见plain形容词词条第2义honest ♦︎ frank ♦︎ direct ♦︎ open ♦︎ outspoken ♦︎ straight ♦︎ blunt ♦︎ sincere ♦︎ truthful ♦︎ candid ♦︎ straightforward ♦︎ forthrightThese words all describe people saying exactly what they mean without trying to hide feelings, opinions or facts. 这些词均表示坦率的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆honest / frank / direct / open / outspoken / straight / sincere / truthful / candid / straightforward / forthright about sth◆honest / frank / direct / open / straight / blunt / truthful / candid / straightforward with sb◆honest / frank / outspoken / sincere / candid / forthright in your views / criticism, etc.◆an honest / an outspoken / a forthright opinion / view◆an honest / a direct / a straight / a blunt / a truthful answer◆an honest / a direct / an open / a sincere / a truthful person◆a frank / direct / blunt / forthright manner◆quite / very honest / frank / direct / open / outspoken / blunt / sincere / truthful / candid / straightforward / forthright◆extremely honest / frank / direct / open / outspoken◆completely honest / frank / open / straight / sincere / truthful◆absolutely honest / frank / open / straight / truthful◆perfectly honest / frank / sincere / candid◆To be / Let's be honest / frank / blunt...■ honest (often approving) not hiding the truth about sth 坦率的；坦诚的◆Give me your honest opinion.告诉我你的真实想法。◆Are you being completely honest about your feelings?你丝毫没有隐瞒你的感情吗？◆Thank you for being so honest with me.感谢你对我这么坦诚。◆ (spoken) To be honest, it was one of the worst books I've ever read.说实话，那是我读过的最差劲的书之一。◆Let's be honest, she's only interested in Mike because of his money.说白了，她对迈克感兴趣只不过是因为他有钱。OPP dishonest ⇨ dishonest ▸ honestly adverb ◆I didn't tell anyone, honestly!真的！我没告诉过任何人。◆I honestly can't remember a thing about last night.我实在想不起来昨晚的事了。▸ honesty noun [uncountable] ◆She answered all my questions with her usual honesty.她像平时一样老老实实地回答了我所有的问题。◆The book isn't, in all honesty, as good as I expected.说实话，这本书并没有我预期的那么好。■ frank (often approving) honest in what you say, sometimes in a way that other people might not like 坦率的，直率的（有时可能不讨人喜欢）◆a full and frank discussion一次全面而坦诚的讨论◆a frank admission of guilt坦率承认问心有愧◆He was very frank about his relationship with the actress.他毫不隐讳自己和那个女演员的关系。▸ frankly adverb ◆He spoke frankly about the ordeal.他如实讲述了所受的苦难。◆Quite frankly, I'm not surprised you failed.老实说，我对你的失败并不感到意外。▸ frankness noun [uncountable] ◆They outlined their aims with disarming frankness.他们坦诚地简述了他们的宗旨。■ direct saying exactly what you mean in a way that nobody can pretend not to understand 直率的；直爽的；坦率的◆I need a direct answer to a direct question.对于直率的问题，我想得到直截了当的回答。ⓘ Being direct is sometimes considered positive (as opposed to being indirect and not saying clearly what you mean); but sometimes it is used as a 'polite' way of saying that sb is rude. * direct有时含有褒义，与之相反的indirect表示“闪烁其词”。但direct有时用于委婉地表示某人无礼◆She has a very direct way of speaking (= she does not bother to be polite to people when speaking to them).她说话过于直白。 OPP indirect ⓘ An indirect answer or way of speaking avoids saying sth in a clear and obvious way. * indirect指回答或说话方式闪烁其词、拐弯抹角。▸ directness noun [uncountable]◆'What's that?' she asked with her usual directness.“那是什么？”她像往常一样直接问道。◆He presents his case with refreshing clarity and directness.他陈述自己的论据时直接明了，令人耳目一新。■ open (approving) (of a person) not keeping thoughts and feelings hidden （人）诚恳的，坦诚的◆She was always open with her parents.她和父母一向无话不谈。◆He was quite open about his reasons for leaving.他对离开的原因完全未加隐瞒。▸ openly adverb ◆The men in prison would never cry openly (= so that other people could see).狱中犯人从不当众哭泣。■ outspoken / /aʊtˈspəʊkən; NAmE ˈaʊtspoʊkən/ saying exactly what you think, even if this shocks or offends people 直率的，直言不讳的（不怕得罪人）◆He was known as an outspoken opponent of the leadership.大家都知道他是一个直言不讳反对领导的人。◆She was outspoken in her criticism of the plan.她对这个计划毫不留情地批评。▸ outspokenly adverb ◆outspokenly critical直言批评▸ outspokenness noun [uncountable] ◆I admire his outspokenness.■ straight (usually approving) honest and direct 坦诚的；直率的◆I don't think you're being straight with me.我觉得你没有对我坦诚。◆It's time for some straight talking.现在该开诚布公地谈谈了。■ blunt saying exactly what you think without trying to be polite 嘴直的，直言的（不顾及礼貌）◆She has a reputation for blunt speaking.她说话直截了当是出了名的。◆To be blunt, your work is appalling.说实话，你的活干得糟透了。▸ bluntly adverb ◆To put it bluntly, I want a divorce.坦白说吧，我要离婚。◆'Is she dead?' he asked bluntly.“她死了吗？”他脱口而出。■ sincere (approving) saying only what you really think or feel 诚实的；坦率的◆He seemed sincere enough when he said he wanted to help.他表示愿意帮忙，样子看起来很诚恳。◆She is never completely sincere in what she says about people.她谈论别人一向不尽坦诚。 OPP insincere ⇨ false see also sincerity ⇨ truth ▸ sincerely adverb ◆I sincerely believe that this is the right decision.我由衷认为这个决定是正确的。■ truthful (approving) saying only what is true; giving the true facts about sth 诚实的；讲真话的；如实的◆Are you being completely truthful with me?你跟我讲的全是真话吗？◆She was unable to give a truthful answer.她未能如实回答。 see also truth ⇨ truth ▸ truthfully adverb ◆He answered all their questions truthfully.他如实回答了他们所有的问题。■ candid (rather formal, often approving) saying what you think openly and honestly 坦率的；坦诚的；直言不讳的◆The ex-minister gave a candid interview about his reasons for resigning.前部长在访谈中坦率地谈到他辞职的原因。▸ candidly adverb ◆She candidly admitted her mistakes.她坦率地承认了错误。▸ candour (BrE) (NAmE candor) /ˈkændə(r)/ / noun [uncountable]◆'I don't trust her,' he said, in a rare moment of candour.“我信不过她。”他以少有的坦率说道。■ straightforward /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd; NAmE ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/ (approving) (of a person or their opinions) honest and open; not trying to deceive sb or hide sth （人或观点）坦诚的，坦率的，直率的◆She's nice: very straightforward and easy to get on with.她人不错，很坦诚，易相处。ⓘ A straightforward person is generally liked. Straightforward is often used with positive words like intelligent, honest, and fair. * straightforward的人通常是受欢迎的，该词常与褒义词搭配，如intelligent、honest和fair。▸ straightforwardly adverb ◆a straightforwardly pleasant man■ forthright /ˈfɔːθraɪt; NAmE ˈfɔːrθraɪt/ saying clearly and strongly what you think, without being afraid of what other people might think 直言不讳的，慷慨陈词的（不畏惧他人看法）◆a woman of forthright views观点明确的女子◆He spoke in a forthright manner but without anger.他慷慨陈词，但并没有生气。NOTE 辨析 Which word? Honest, frank and candid all refer to what you say as much as how you say it. * honest、frank和candid既修饰说话方式，也修饰说法内容◆a / an honest / frank / candid admission of guilt坦承有罪They are all generally positive words, although it is possible to be too frank in a way that other people might not like. Direct, outspoken, blunt and forthright all describe sb's manner of saying what they think. Of these, forthright is the most positive, suggesting that you are not afraid of what other people think. Outspoken suggests that you are willing to shock people by saying what you believe to be right. Blunt and direct often suggest that you think honesty is more important than being polite. Open and straightforward are both positive and both describe sb's character. 这三个词通常用作褒义词，但有时也可能指过于直率而使人不快。direct、outspoken、blunt和forthright都表示说话方式直率，其中forthright的褒义最强，表示不畏惧他人看法；outspoken表示宁可冒犯他人也要直抒己见；blunt和direct常表示说话人认为诚实比客套更重要；open和straightforward都有褒义，都用来形容人的性格◆He's a very open / straightforward person.他为人非常诚恳。 |