| 短语 | make an honest woman of sb |
| 释义 | make an honest ˈwoman of sb(old-fashioned,humorous)to marry a woman after having had a sexual relationship with her与跟自己有过性关系的女人结婚SYNONYMS 同义词辨析honestfrankdirectopenoutspokenstraightbluntThese words all describe people saying exactly what they mean without trying to hide feelings, opinions or facts.以上各词均形容人坦率、坦诚。▫ honestnot hiding the truth about sth指坦率的、坦诚的：Thank you for being so honest with me.感谢你对我这么坦诚。▫ frankhonest in what you say, sometimes in a way that other people might not like指坦率的、直率的（有时可能不讨人喜欢）：To be frank with you, I think your son has little chance of passing the exam.坦白说，我认为你的儿子不大可能通过考试。▫ directsaying exactly what you mean in a way that nobody can pretend not to understand指直接的、直率的、坦率的：You'll have to get used to his direct manner.你得慢慢习惯他这种直率的方式。Beingdirectis sometimes considered positive but sometimes it is used as a ‘polite’ way of saying that sb is rude.*direct 有时被认为含褒义，但有时是以礼貌的方式表示某人有些无礼。▫ open(approving) (of a person) not keeping thoughts and feelings hidden指为人诚恳的、坦诚的、直率的：He was quite open about his reasons for leaving.他对离开的原因完全未加隐瞒。▫ outspokensaying exactly what you think, even if this shocks or offends people指直率的、坦诚的、直言不讳的：She was outspoken in her criticism of the plan.她对该计划的批评直言不讳。▫ straighthonest and direct指坦诚的、直率的：I don't think you're being straight with me.我觉得你没跟我坦诚相见。▫ bluntsaying exactly what you think without trying to be polite指嘴直的、直言不讳的：She has a reputation for blunt speaking.她说话出了名的直截了当。which word?词语辨析Honestandfrankrefer towhatyou say as much ashowyou say it.*honest 和 frank 既指说话方式，也指说话内容：a(n) honest/frank admission of guilt坦承有罪They are generally positive words, although it is possible to betoofrank in a way that other people might not like.这两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,outspokenandbluntall describe sb's manner of saying what they think.Outspokensuggests that you are willing to shock people by saying what you believe to be right.Bluntanddirectoften suggest that you think honesty is more important than being polite.Openis positive and describes sb's character.*direct、outspoken 和 blunt 都表示说话方式直率，其中 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重要； open 含褒义，用来形容人的性格：I'm a very open person.我这个人非常坦诚直率。PATTERNShonest/frank/direct/open/outspoken/straightaboutsthhonest/frank/direct/open/straight/bluntwithsba(n) honest/direct/straight/bluntanswera frank/direct/bluntmanner |
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