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单词 no-nonsense
释义
no-nonsense
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˌnəʊˈnɒn.səns/us
/ˌnoʊˈnɑːn.sens/
practicalandserious, and onlyinterestedin doing what isnecessaryorachievingwhat isintended, withoutsillyideasormethods:
务实严肃的
a no-nonsensemanner/leader务实认真的态度／领导
a no-nonsenseapproachtochild-rearing养育子女方面严肃务实的态度
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Wise and sensible
  • be a victory for common senseidiom
  • cannily
  • canny
  • clear-headed
  • discerning
  • long-sightedness
  • method
  • neat
  • neatly
  • no flies onsomeoneidiom
  • responsible
  • responsibly
  • right-minded
  • sagacious
  • sagaciously
  • well advised
  • wily
  • wisdom
  • wise
  • wisely
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(Definition ofno-nonsensefrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

no-nonsense| American Dictionary

no-nonsense
adjective[not gradable]
us
/ˈnoʊˈnɑn·sens/
seriousandpractical:
Barnes has aquiet, no-nonsensemannerof doingbusiness.
(Definition ofno-nonsensefrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

no-nonsense| Business English

no-nonsense
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˌnəʊˈnɒnsəns/us
practicaland onlyinterestedinachievingwhat isintendedwithoutwastingtime,listeningto anyunusualideas, etc.:
a no-nonsense approach/attitude/styleShe has acommandingmannerand no-nonsenseapproachtobusiness.
They areseekinga no-nonsensemanagertorepairtheimageof theagency.
(Definition ofno-nonsensefrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofno-nonsense

no-nonsense
The irony and ambiguity that characterised an era of apolitical postmodernism have given way tono-nonsenseright-wing realism.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Even the name suggests a narrow,no-nonsenseobjective.
From theCambridge English Corpus
The writing style is mostly straightforward,no-nonsense, and tends to be dense.
From theCambridge English Corpus
The headmaster takes ano-nonsenseapproach, and success has been achieved through being tough on discipline.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
A bouquet was certainly forthcoming today, because thisno-nonsensebooklet gets its point across.
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Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
He was known for hisno-nonsenseapproach and straight talking.
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Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
It will tackle crime head on—such ano-nonsenseapproach has been a long time coming.
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Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
It is coupled with a swift,no-nonsensecompensation scheme.
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Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
The last of the 10 excuses for not filing accounts really sums up theno-nonsenseapproach of the booklet.
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Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
We need a tough,no-nonsensetrade policy based on reciprocity.
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Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
That underlines my argument for ano-nonsense, zero tolerance approach to all those caught in possession of or using illegal substances.
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Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
The basis of the guaranteed standards scheme is that it should be simple to operate, easy for the customer to understand and provide ano-nonsenseform of redress.
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Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
This would be ano-nonsense, no-quibble scheme to provide a spur to management for good commercial manners and quick recompense to customers for the inconvenience that they have suffered.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
The basis of our guaranteed standard scheme is that it will be simple to operate and easy for the customer to understand, and will provide ano-nonsenseform of redress.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Darling was recognised by his colleagues as a forceful,no-nonsensespeaker.
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Wikipedia
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