downright
US /ˈdaʊn.raɪt/
UK /ˈdaʊn.raɪt/
副词
简直, 完全地
to an extreme degree; thoroughly
示例:
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It was downright rude of him to leave without saying goodbye.
他不辞而别简直是太没礼貌了。
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The weather was downright miserable.
天气简直糟透了。
形容词
彻头彻尾的, 十足的
total; complete (used for emphasis, often of something bad)
示例:
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That's a downright lie!
那是彻头彻尾的谎言！
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The working conditions were a downright scandal.
工作条件简直是丑闻。