downright
US /ˈdaʊn.raɪt/
UK /ˈdaʊn.raɪt/
副詞
1.
簡直, 完全地
to an extreme degree; thoroughly
範例:
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It was downright rude of him to leave without saying goodbye.
他不辭而別簡直是太沒禮貌了。
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The weather was downright miserable.
天氣簡直糟透了。
形容詞
1.
徹頭徹尾的, 十足的
total; complete (used for emphasis, often of something bad)
範例:
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That's a downright lie!
那是徹頭徹尾的謊言！
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The working conditions were a downright scandal.
工作條件簡直是醜聞。
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