frank的意思是: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;弗兰克(人名)。frank【近义词】direct。frank的读音是英[fræŋk];美[fræŋk]。
一、详尽释义点此查看frank的详细内容
二、词典解释
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。
三、网络解释
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,
四、例句
A frank discussion can help to clear the air.
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。
五、常见句型
六、经典引文
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七、词源解说
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