straightforward

• 形容某事物容易理解或容易完成，简单明了、不复杂；也可形容人坦率直接、不拐弯抹角。

Describes something that is easy to understand or do; simple and uncomplicated.

1. Free from ambiguityB1formal

   Clear and easy to understand or do; not complicated.

   直截了当

   • The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow.
   • She gave a straightforward explanation of the process.
   • The problem had a straightforward solution.

   同义词clear-cutdirecteasyexplicitplainsimpleunambiguousuncomplicatedunderstandable

   反义词ambiguouscomplicatedconvolutedequivocalindirectobscurevague

2. Direct and honestB1formal

   Saying what you mean without hiding anything; honest and open.

   直率诚实

   • He is a straightforward person who always tells the truth.
   • She gave a straightforward answer without any hesitation.
   • I appreciate your straightforward feedback on my work.

   同义词candiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenplainspokensinceretruthfulupfront

   反义词deviousdishonestevasiveinsincereunderhanded

3. Pointed directly aheadB2formal

   Going or moving in a straight line without turning.

   笔直的

   • The path was straightforward, leading directly to the village.
   • He took a straightforward route to the airport.
   • The road was long but straightforward, with no curves.

   同义词directstraightundeviatingunswerving

   反义词circuitouscrookedcurveddevioustwistingwinding