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transparent

/trænsˈpær.ənt/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/trænsˈpær.ənt/

Describes something that allows light to pass through so that objects behind can be clearly seen; also used figuratively to describe something open, honest, and easy to understand.

ruОписывает то, что пропускает свет, позволяя чётко видеть объекты позади; также используется в переносном смысле для описания чего-то открытого, честного и понятного.esDescribe algo que deja pasar la luz, permitiendo ver claramente los objetos detrás; también se usa en sentido figurado para algo abierto, honesto y fácil de entender.frDécrit ce qui laisse passer la lumière, permettant de voir clairement les objets derrière ; également utilisé au sens figuré pour décrire quelque chose d'ouvert, d'honnête et de compréhensible.deBeschreibt etwas, das Licht durchlässt, sodass man Gegenstände dahinter klar erkennen kann; außerdem im übertragenen Sinn für etwas Offenes, Ehrliches und Verständliches.ptDescreve algo que deixa passar a luz, permitindo ver claramente objetos atrás; também é usado em sentido figurado para descrever algo aberto, honesto e compreensível.zh指物体能透过光线,使后面的物体清晰可见;也用于比喻义,表示公开、诚实、易懂。arيصف ما يسمح بنفاذ الضوء فيمكن رؤية الأشياء خلفه بوضوح؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا لوصف ما هو منفتح وصادق ومفهوم.

  1. Allowing light to pass through A2 formal

    Describes a material or substance that allows light to pass through so that objects behind can be clearly seen.

    • The glass is completely transparent.
    • She wore a transparent plastic raincoat.
    • The water in the lake was so transparent you could see the bottom.

    ruПрозрачныйestransparente (que deja pasar la luz)frTransparent (qui laisse passer la lumière)deTransparentptTransparentezh透明的arشفاف

    Synonymes: clearcrystal clearlimpidpellucidsee-through

    Antonymes: impermeableopaquetranslucent

  2. Open and honest B2 formal

    Describes a process, system, or person that is easy to understand, with no hidden motives or secrets.

    • The company promised to be transparent about its financial dealings.
    • The government aims to make its decision-making process more transparent.
    • He was completely transparent about his past mistakes.

    ruПрозрачныйestransparente (honesto, claro)frTransparent, honnête, sans arrière-penséesdeTransparentptTransparentezh透明的arشفّاف

    Synonymes: aboveboardcandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenstraightforward

    Antonymes: deceptivedeviousdishonestevasiveobscureopaquesecretiveunderhandedvague

  • more transparent comparative form
  • most transparent superlative form