plain spoken
US /ˈpleɪnˌspoʊkən/
UK /ˈpleɪnˌspəʊkən/
形容词
直言不讳的, 坦率的, 直截了当的
speaking in a direct, honest, and often blunt way, without trying to be diplomatic or polite
示例:
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She's known for her plain-spoken manner, always saying exactly what she thinks.
她以直言不讳的方式而闻名，总是直说自己的想法。
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His plain-spoken advice, though sometimes harsh, was always helpful.
他直言不讳的建议，虽然有时严厉，但总是有帮助的。