frank
01
坦率的, 直接的
direct and honest in expressing oneself, even if some people might find it unpleasant
例子
Shiv appreciated Tom 's frank feedback on her presentation, even though it was a bit blunt.
Shiv很欣赏Tom对她演讲的坦率反馈，即使有点直白。
The boss 's frank discussion about the company's financial struggles left the employees feeling uneasy but informed.
老板关于公司财务困难的坦率讨论让员工感到不安但知情。
02
easily perceived or clearly obvious
例子
There was a frank difference between the two proposals.
His excitement was frank to everyone in the room.
Frank
01
a Germanic person who settled in the Roman Empire from the Rhine in the 4th century
例子
The Franks established powerful kingdoms in what is now France and Germany.
The Franks played a central role in the decline of Roman authority in Gaul.
to frank
01
to exempt or authorize from payment, inspection, or official procedure, typically using an official pass or letter
例子
The diplomat was franked through customs without inspection.
Soldiers could be franked for certain military supplies.
02
to mark a letter or package with a postmark or stamp indicating the date and time of mailing
例子
The office franked all outgoing letters before delivery.
The postal clerk franked the envelope with today's date.
词汇树
frankish
frankly
frankness
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