man-to-man

• 形容两个人之间（通常为男性）直接、坦率、有时带对抗性的谈话，不回避、不拘礼节，相当于开诚布公、直来直去。

Describes a direct, honest, and often confrontational conversation between two people, typically men, without evasion or formality.

1. Forthright and honestB2informal

   Characterized by direct, honest, and open communication between two people, often about a difficult subject.

   坦诚相见

   • We had a man-to-man talk about his future.
   • He gave me a man-to-man explanation of the situation.
   • It's time for a man-to-man discussion about the problem.

   同义词bluntcandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenplainspokensincerestraightforward

   反义词deceitfuldishonestevasiveindirect

2. Defensive system in sportsB2formalsport

   A defensive strategy in team sports where each player is assigned to guard a specific opposing player.

   人盯人防守

   • The coach switched to a man-to-man defense in the second half.
   • Man-to-man coverage requires excellent individual skills.
   • The team struggled against the opponent's man-to-man defense.

   同义词one-on-oneperson-to-person

• 指两个人之间（通常是男性之间）坦诚、直接、不加掩饰地交流。强调真诚、开放，不拐弯抹角或拘泥于客套。

An adverb meaning 'in a direct, honest, and straightforward manner between two people, typically men.' It implies frankness and openness without evasion or formality.

1. Directly and honestlyB2informal

   In a direct, honest, and straightforward manner, without evasion or deception.

   直截了当

   • We need to talk man-to-man about what happened.
   • He spoke to his son man-to-man about responsibility.
   • The coach addressed the team man-to-man after the loss.

   同义词candidlyforthrightlyfranklyhonestlyopenlyplainlysincerelystraightforwardlytruthfully

   反义词deceptivelydishonestlyevasivelyindirectly