frank
[fræŋk]
adj.坦白的, 直率的, 真诚的
vt.免费邮寄,使自由出入
n.免费邮寄
例句与用法:
A frank discussion can help to clear the air.
坦率的谈论有助于消除疑虑。
People at the party were embarrassed when Frank got drunk and made an exhibition of himself.
弗兰克喝醉了,出尽洋相,使参加聚会的人很难为情。
He is an extremely frank person.
他是个极其老实的人。
To be very frank, I think you have very little chance of getting the job.
坦白地说,我认为你获得这项工作的机会微乎其微。
词形变化:
形容词比较级: franker | 形容词最高级: frankest | 名词: frankness | 动词过去式: franked | 动词过去分词: franked | 动词现在分词: franking | 动词第三人称单数: franks |
a.
坦白的; 直率的; 真诚的[(+with)]
I'll be frank with you.
坦白跟你说吧。
He offered a frank apology to her for hurting her feelings.
他因伤害了她的感情而真诚地向她道歉。
vt.
1. 免费邮寄
2. 盖免费递寄邮戳于(邮件)
3. 在……上盖"邮资已付"之戳
franked envelopes
盖有"邮资已付"字样的信封
4. 使(人)来去自如
n.
1. 免费递送的章
2. 免费递送的邮件
3. 免费递寄的权利
frank
形容词比较级:franker
形容词最高级:frankest
过去式:franked
过去分词:franked
现在进行时:franking
词形变化:
形容词比较级: franker | 形容词最高级: frankest | 名词: frankness | 动词过去式: franked | 动词过去分词: franked | 动词现在分词: franking | 动词第三人称单数: franks |
词义辨析:
同义:
a.直率的; 真诚的
open
candid
sincere
straightforward
forthright
outspoken
blunt
同义参见:
honest
conversable
outspoken2
downright
sausage
straight
aboveboard
single
childlike
naive
ingenuous
反义参见:
sly
frank1[fræŋk]adj.1.■公开的,坦率的,直率的,无保留的,真诚的,爽直的2.■毫不掩饰的,直截了当的,非常明显的,露骨的3.■[古语]大方的,慷慨的,宽宏大量的4.■【医学】症状明显的5.■[废语]自由的,无拘无束的vt.1.■2.■免费邮递(信件)3.■为(邮件)盖免费递寄邮戳;为(邮件)的免费投递签字4.■使…便于通行;准许免费(或自由)通过;使自由来去5.■免费运送(某人)6.■使免除,豁免n.1.■(信件、包裹等)免费邮递权2.■免费邮寄戳(或签字)3.■免费邮寄的信(或包裹等)近义词candidopenoutspokenfrank it[美国俚语]议会利用职员特权免费投递(邮件) frank2[fræŋk]n.1.■[美国口语]法兰克福香肠,熏猪牛肉香肠,维也纳香肠[亦作 frankfurter,frankforter]
frankfrank[fræŋk]adj.1.■坦白的, 直率的, 真诚的2.■(症状)明显的; 明白无误的a frank reply坦率的回答a frank confession of guilt坦白认罪
词性变化frank[fræŋk]n.1.■免费邮件签字2.■邮资已付的印戳或标签3.■盖有邮资已付的印戳的信封4.■免费邮寄的特权vt.1.■给邮件签上免费邮件签字2.■免费邮寄3.■使便于通行4.■免费通行, 特许自由出入5.■释放; 豁免
继承用法franking-machinen.1.■自动邮资盖印机frankabilityn.frankableadj.frankern.franknessn.
参考词汇frank;candid;open;outspoken;都含“坦率的”、“敢于说 出自己想法或感觉的”意思。1.■frank指“坦率地表达意见或情感”, 如:a frank criticism坦率的批评。2.■candid 指“坦率诚实而且公正、直言不讳的”, 如:To be candid with you, your son is far from trust worthy.对你老实讲, 你的儿子是靠不住的。3.■open 指“公开的”、“不掩盖的”, 暗含“坦率的品德”之意, 如:her open admiration for him她对他公开的崇拜。4.■outspoken 指“ 毫无保留地公然说出来”, 如:He was outspoken in his criticism.他在批评中直言不讳。deceptive;reticent;
adjective
- open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters
(尤指处理令人不快的事时)坦白的;直率的;诚实的
a long and frank discussion.
长时间坦诚的讨论。
to be perfectly frank, I don't know.
完全坦白地说,我不知道。
■open, sincere, or undisguised in manner or appearance
(态度,样子)公开的,诚挚的,不加掩饰的
Katherine saw her look at Sam with frank admiration.
凯瑟琳看到她真情流露地用爱慕的目光看着萨姆。
■(Medicine)unmistakable; obvious
(医)明白无误的,症状明显的
frank ulceration.
症状明显的溃疡。
frankness
noun
语源
- Middle English (in the sense 'free'): from Old French franc, from medieval Latin francus 'free', from Francus (see Frank: only Franks had full freedom in Frankish Gaul). Another Middle English sense was 'generous', which led to the current sense
frank2
verb
[with obj.]
- (常作 be franked)stamp an official mark on (a letter or parcel), especially to indicate that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid
盖邮戳于(信或包裹上,表示邮资已付或免付)
■(historical)sign (a letter or parcel) to ensure delivery free of charge
(史)为确保免费投递签字于(信或包裹上)
■[as adj. franked](Brit.)denoting dividends and other payments carrying a tax credit which can be offset against advance corporation tax by the company which receives them
(英)(红利和其他支付款)含赋税优惠
■(archaic)facilitate or pay the passage of (someone)
(古)使通行方便;支付(某人的)通行费用
English will frank the traveller through most of North America.
英语将方便旅行者在北美大部分地区自由来往。 - (of a runner-up in a horse race) respond to (a winning performance) by another jockey with a similar performance of one's own
(赛马亚军)奉送第一,表现可与冠军媲美,屈居第二
- an official mark or signature on a letter or parcel, especially to indicate that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid
免费投递戳(或签字);邮资已付戳(或签字)
franker
noun
语源
- early 18th cent.: from frank, an early sense being 'free of obligation'
frank3
noun
- (N. Amer.). short for frankfurter
(北美)。 frankfurter 的简称
frank
名词 frank:
a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
同义词:frankfurter, hotdog, hot dog, dog, wiener, wienerwurst, weenie
动词 frank:
stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing
同义词:postmark
exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks
形容词 frank:
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
同义词:blunt, candid, forthright, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder
clearly manifest; evident
frank
■"You must pay up what you owe me." Edwin said to Frank.
"你必须还清欠我的钱,"埃德温对弗兰克说。
■That's 703-543-2741. Frank Hamilton.
703-543-2741,frankhamilton.
■"Are you a business man, sonny?" Frank asked.
“你是生意人吗,小家伙?”弗兰克说。
■"That was his wife barking," Frank said cheerily.
“那是他老婆在叫唤。”弗兰克乐不可支地说。
■A collector of antique cars asked Frank to look out for a 1906 gas head lamp.
一位老式汽车收藏家要弗兰克留神1906年产的煤气前灯。
■In a frank manner; candidly.
不加掩饰地; 坦白地
■Don't Go Near That Rabbit, Frank!
不要走近那只兔子,弗兰克!
■But to be frank,I don't know much about wine.
不过说实话,我对酒不太了解。
■Henry chums around with Frank.
亨利跟弗兰克关系亲密。
■He is frank and open with people.
他为人坦率。
■They looked and smiled with frank enjoyment.
他们四目相视,微笑着,充满了坦率的快乐
■They taunted Frank with being poor.
他们讥笑弗兰克穷。
■His frank and forthright action deserves praise.
他光明磊落的行为值得称赞。
■He offered a frank apology to her for hurting her feelings.
他因伤害了她的感情而真诚地向她道歉。
■He has been quite frank about everything.
他对一切都很:坦率。
■He is frank with me about everything.
他对我一点也不隐瞒。
■He is the Frank Lampard of the reserves.
他已经成为预备队里的弗兰克·兰帕德。
■He is very frank, calling a spade a spade.
他很坦白,总讲老实话。
■He was going to black Frank's eye for him some day.
他总有一天要揍弗兰克一顿。
■He is an honest and frank official.
他是一位耿介之士。
■He is a frank and open young man.
他是个坦率的青年。
■He is an extremely frank person.
他是个极其老实的人。
■He comes across as being very frank.
他给人的印象是个很坦率的人。
■He was frank, open and aboveboard.
他胸怀坦白,光明磊落。
■His frank statements were really out of place at the party.
他那番坦白话实在不适合在宴会里说。
■He called Frank names and irritated Frank.
他骂了弗兰克,把弗兰克惹火了。
■The talks were frank and businesslike.
会谈是坦率的,讲究实效的。
■Frank inflated the football for Buddy.
佛兰克帮巴迪的足球打气。
■Frank's scores in college were all excellent.
佛兰克的大学成绩都很优异。
■Frank said he was grateful for your help.
佛兰克说他很感谢你对他的帮助。
■Frank had worked hard as a candidate, and as election day come he felt that the result was in the lap of the gods.
作为一个候选人,法兰克下了很大的功夫,但在选举那天,他觉得选举结果只能听天由命。
■Why do you wind and turn? Be frank with me.
你为什么这样转弯抹角的?爽快地对我说吧。
■You don't mind my being frank, do you?
你对我的直率不介意,是吧?
■FRANK: you are his favorite grandchild.
你是他最疼的孙子.
■Frank: What are your terms of sale?
你的销售条件是什么?
■Do you really think that Frank will be a good boss?
你真的认为法兰克可以成为一个好的上司吗?
■Will you reinforce the takeoff, Frank?
你要助跑吗,弗兰克?
■What do you think of my book? Please be frank.
你认为我的书如何?请坦白告诉我。
■Nephew: I want what you got Uncle Frank.
侄子:我想得到弗兰克叔叔拥有的一切。
■We benefit greatly by this frank talk.
借由这次坦率的谈话使我们受益匪浅。
■Better a frank denial than unwilling compliance.
勉强应允不如坦诚拒绝。
■Frank Lucas don't run from nobody.
卢卡斯从谁的手上都逃不脱。
■Frank sends his best wishes, and he says to be sure and tell you how delighted he is to hear about your fine progress.
向你表达良好的祝愿。他让我一定转告你,他得知你的病情; 好转后十分高兴。
■Oh, I remember now. Frank Kurdyla.
哦,我现在记起来了。你是法兰克·克迪拉。
■Mrs. Jerky: Well, to be quite frank, I'm not so hot, young lady. This morning, my dog got hit by a car.
哲琪太太:嗯,坦白说,我不很好,小姐。今天早上我的狗被一辆车撞了。
■You be quite frank with me about this matter?
在这个问题上你能不能真正地跟?
■Will you be quite frank with me about this matter?
在这个问题上你能不能真正地跟我说实话?
■Frank; straightforward; blunt.
坦率; 直接的; 毫不含糊的
■To be frank, he is not fit for the job.
坦率地讲,他不适合这份工作。
■To be frank,the question is not open to discussion.
坦率地讲,该问题不是一个可以讨论的问题。