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单词 plain speaking
释义
plain speaking
noun[U]
uk
/ˌpleɪn ˈspiː.kɪŋ/us
/ˌpleɪn ˈspiː.kɪŋ/
theactof sayingclearlyandhonestlywhat youthinkwithouttryingto bepolite:
直言不讳，说话坦率
It'stimefor someplainspeaking.该是实话实说的时候了。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Blunt and direct in speech & behaviour
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  • blunt
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  • flat outphrase
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Honesty, openness & sincerity

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plain-spoken
(Definition ofplain speakingfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofplain speaking

plain speaking
The inhabitants of remote manufacturing villages on the ' wild, semicultivated hills and moors ' were known for their lack of deference, 'rugged ', and ' occasionally eccentric ' individualism, stoicism, andplainspeaking.
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He was widely renowned for hisplainspeaking, and for the prominence that he gave to it.
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I hope this occasion will be used for some veryplainspeaking.
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The special relationship does not exclude dissent orplainspeaking.
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I am glad that the debate has been held, because it has provided us with an opportunity for someplainspeaking.
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Perhaps a littleplainspeakingwill do good at a time like this.
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Does he realise that detente can be strengthened only byplainspeakingon all sides?
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There has been no shortage ofplainspeakingtoday.
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I have spoken bluntly because this is a matter of the utmost importance and requiresplainspeaking.
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Plain dealing,plainspeakingand an honest approach to others were important to them.
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I think that a littleplainspeakingwill not do much harm.
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I think probably our debates have been weakened by the lack ofplainspeakingat times on this very difficult and delicate issue.
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Someplainspeakingand firmness on this condition is, perhaps, justified.
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What we need now isplainspeaking, not evasive diplomacy.
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Plainspeakinghurts no man and hurts no nation, provided that it is done honestly and with sincerity.
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