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单词 forthrightness
释义
forthrightness
noun[U]
uk
/ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/us
/ˈfɔːrθ.raɪt.nəs/
thequalityof beinghonestordirectin what you say or do:
坦诚，直率
Hethankedher for her forthrightness andhonesty.他感谢她的直率和诚实。
Bruce, withtypicalforthrightness, said it was alie.布鲁斯用他一贯的坦诚说这是个谎言。
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(Definition offorthrightnessfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofforthrightness

forthrightness
A consideration of professional virtues or character traits also supports the general principle of disclosing mistakes withforthrightness.
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I was particularly impressed with theforthrightnessof his speech.
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I always appreciated his great sincerity and hisforthrightness.
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He has, with his customaryforthrightness, been very open about his views, and that is a good thing.
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I was fortified because one of their chief characteristics, as they will tell you, is theirforthrightnessand outspokenness.
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If he did, he might be even more forthright than his usualforthrightnessleads him to be.
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They had the courage to put forward realistic views which many of us, perhaps, would be diffident about doing with suchforthrightness.
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I hope he will forgive myforthrightnessbecause this is an important question.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
His speeches have two great qualities—namely,forthrightnessand conviction.
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He made a speech of considerable charm andforthrightness.
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There is nothing to lose byforthrightnessacross the table.
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We welcome the clarity andforthrightnessof that pledge.
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I greatly appreciated his qualities of courage andforthrightness, his personal kindness to all he met and his wise advice to me.
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Our system of government depends on certain standards of honesty andforthrightness, many of which are implicit and need not be articulated.
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I wish to emphasise theforthrightnessof that declaration of policy.
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