比较级::franker
最高级::frankest
名词::frankness
过去式::franked
过去分词::franked
现在分词::franking
第三人称单数::franks
"blunt talking and straight shooting"
"a blunt New England farmer"
"I gave them my candid opinion"
"forthright criticism"
"a forthright approach to the problem"
"tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"
"it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"
"plainspoken and to the point"
"a point-blank accusation"
"frank enjoyment"
1.坦白的;直率的;坦诚的
If someone isfrank, they state or express things in an open and honest way.
e.g. 'It is clear that my client has been less thanfrank with me,' said his lawyer...
“很明显我的委托人对我不够坦白,”他的律师说。
e.g. They had afrank discussion about the issue.
他们对这个问题进行了开诚布公的讨论。
2.(在信封或邮包上)盖邮资已付戳记,盖免费邮戳
When a letter or parcelis franked, it is marked with a symbol that shows that the proper charge has been paid or that no stamp is needed.
e.g. The letter was franked in London on August 6.
这封信 8 月 6 日在伦敦盖过免费邮戳。
e.g. ...a self-addressed, franked envelope.
署明回邮地址且已付邮资的信封
3.(尤用于观点可能令人不悦时)老实讲,坦白说
You can say 'to be frank' or 'to be frank with you' to introduce a statement which is your honest opinion, especially when the person you are talking to might not like it.
e.g. To befrank, he could also be a bit of a bore...
老实说,他有时也会让人厌烦。
e.g. To befrank with you, Harvey, I may have made a mistake.
老实跟你讲,哈维,我可能犯了个错。
1. 富兰克:19世纪中叶,法国犯罪学家、刑罚改革家B.马萨格尼(BonnevilledeMarsagny)和富兰克(frank)以及时任英国霍华德协会(theHowardAssociation)秘书的脱拉克(Tallack)在其著述中猛烈批评短期监禁刑,并提出了若干不剥夺自由的替代措施.
2. 坦白:最后frank因为合作态度好,坦白(frank)从宽,得以减刑至15年. 影片的最后一个镜头,是他15年后走出监狱,踏上纽约街头,面对的是一个陌生的世界,听到的是不绝于耳的黑人RAP. 他身后的监狱大门拉下,与片首Bumpy在Harlem施舍时大门的拉起相应,
坦率的谈论有助于消除疑虑。
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。
He was frank, open and aboveboard.他胸怀坦白,光明磊落。
They tend to be frank and open but alo self-centered and willful.他们的性格坦诚、直率,但往往以自我为中心,并且任性妄为。
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。
We are trying to frank him through customs.我们正努力使他免检通过海关。
a full and frank discussion坦诚的充分讨论
a frank admission of guilt坦率承认心里有愧
He was very frank about his relationship with the actress.他对自己和那位女演员的关系直言不讳。
To be frank with you , I think your son has little chance of passing the exam.坦诚相告,我认为你的儿子不大可能通过考试。
['u4e0d'u53ef'u6570'u540d'u8bcd]They outlined their aims with disarming frankness.他们友好坦诚地简述了他们的宗旨。
'It is clear that my client has been less than frank with me,' said his lawyer...“很明显我的委托人对我不够坦白,”他的律师说。
They had a frank discussion about the issue.他们对这个问题进行了开诚布公的讨论。
The letter was franked in London on August 6.这封信 8 月 6 日在伦敦盖过免费邮戳。
...a self-addressed, franked envelope.署明回邮地址且已付邮资的信封
To be frank, he could also be a bit of a bore...老实说,他有时也会让人厌烦。
To be frank with you, Harvey, I may have made a mistake.老实跟你讲,哈维,我可能犯了个错。
What ever you choose to bring on your travels is of course an individual matter.选择在旅途中带上什么东西,当然是您的个人问题.
Faithful [ frank ; Honest ] words offend the ear but are good for improving one's conduct.忠言逆耳利于行.
frank smiled when he remembered his hard early years and the long road to success.当弗兰克回想起他早年的艰苦岁月和成功的漫长道路时,他微笑了.
All through the faculty meeting frank stood up for his friend who was being criticized so severely.在全系大会上,法兰克始终维护受到严厉批判的朋友.
frank Bridge , the village constable , was severely reprimanding the two culprits.村上的警察弗兰克·布里奇当时正在严厉地斥责那两个干坏事的人.
frank is a teacher, and an artist into the bargain.法兰克是个教师, 同时也是个艺术家.
While they were discussing the car accident, frank put in that the road was icy.当他们讨论这起车祸时, 弗兰克插嘴说路上覆盖着冰.
Despite my friendship with frank, I tried not to take sides with him in his argument with his brother.尽管我和佛兰克好, 却尽量在他们兄弟的争吵中不偏护他.
A frank discussion can help to clear the air.坦率的谈论有助于消除隔阂.
a full and frank discussion坦诚的充分讨论
frank disbelieved in astrology.弗兰克不相信占星术。
frank put the first plank down and nailed it in place.弗兰克放下第一块厚木板,把它钉在合适的位置上。
Hallo, may I speak to frank, please.喂,我找弗兰克。
To be frank with you, Harvey, I may have made a mistake.老实跟你讲,哈维,我可能犯了个错。
frank took a large ring of keys from his pocket.弗兰克从口袋里掏出一大串钥匙。
She and frank had never gotten around to opening a joint account.她和弗兰克还没有抽出时间去开联名账户。
If you'll bear with me, frank, just let me try to explain.你要对我有点儿耐心,弗兰克,让我跟你解释。
He latched the door, tested it, and turned around to speak to frank.他把门锁上,又试了试,然后转身和弗兰克说话。
He..set about improvements..on a frank scale.
出自:CarlyleThe envelopes...were franked 'STUDENT'S EXERCISE'.
出自:F. RaphaelLetters and packets are franked with a handstamp or machine impression.
出自:David Potter