frank

• 形容一个人说话或行为坦率、诚实、直截了当。

Describes someone who is open, honest, and direct in speech or manner.

1. Open and honestB1formal

   Showing a direct and honest way of speaking or behaving, without hiding feelings or opinions.

   坦率的

   • She was frank about her mistakes during the meeting.
   • He gave a frank opinion on the company's strategy.
   • I appreciate your frank feedback on my work.

   同义词bluntcandiddirectforthrightopenoutspokenplainsincerestraightforward

   反义词cageydeviousdishonestevasiveguardedinsincerereticentsecretive

2. Blunt or straightforwardB2informal

   Expressing thoughts in a very direct manner, sometimes considered too honest.

   坦率的

   • To be frank, I don't think this plan will work.
   • He is known for being frank, even if it hurts people's feelings.
   • She was frank with him about her lack of interest.

   同义词bluntcandiddirectexplicitforthrighthonestopenoutspokenplainspokenstraightforward

   反义词cageydeviousdiplomaticevasiveguardedindirectsecretive

• 名词，表示直率、诚实、坦白的表达或态度，通常不加掩饰或犹豫。

A noun referring to a direct, honest, and sincere expression or statement, often without hesitation or concealment.

1. A2informalamerican

   A type of seasoned sausage, often made from beef or pork, typically served in a bun.

   法兰克福香肠

   • I ate a frank with mustard at the baseball game.
   • He grilled franks for the barbecue.
   • The vendor sold hot franks with sauerkraut.

   同义词dogfrankfurterhot dogweeniewiener

• 古旧动词，意为把信件封起或锁住，也指免除信件的邮资（加盖邮资已付戳记或免费寄送）。

An archaic verb meaning to enclose or shut up, or to free a letter from charge for carriage (to stamp or send post-free).

1. To stamp mailB2formalbritish

   To mark a letter or package with an official stamp, especially to indicate that postage has been paid.

   盖邮资已付戳

   • Please frank the envelope before sending it.
   • The post office franks all outgoing mail.
   • She franked the package with the correct postage.

   同义词cancelpostmarkstamp