frank[fræŋk]
汉语翻译
a. 坦白的, 率直的, 老实的
vt. 免费邮寄
n. 免费邮寄特权
【经】 免费通行, 特许自由出入, 免费邮寄
词型变化
名词:frankness 形容词比较级:franker 最高级:frankest 动词过去式:franked 过去分词:franked 现在分词:franking 第三人称单数:franks
英语解释
名词 frank:
- a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
- a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll同义词：frankfurter, hotdog, hot dog, dog, wiener, wienerwurst, weenie
动词 frank:
- stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing同义词：postmark
- exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks
形容词 frank:
- characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion同义词：blunt, candid, forthright, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder
- clearly manifest; evident
例句
- A frank discussion can help to clear the air.坦率的谈论有助於消除疑虑。
- People at the party were embarrassed when Frank got drunk and made an exhibition of himself.弗兰克喝醉了，出尽洋相，使参加聚会的人很难为情。
- He is an extremely frank person.他是个极其老实的人。
- To be very frank, I think you have very little chance of getting the job.坦白地说，我认为你获得这项工作的机会微乎其微。
详细解释
frank
adj.（形容词）
frank.er,
frank.est Open and sincere in expression; straightforward.坦率的，真诚的：坦率而真诚的表达的；率直的Clearly manifest; evident:清楚表明的；明显的：例句：frank enjoyment.不加掩饰的快乐
v.tr.（及物动词）
franked,
frank.ing,
franks To put an official mark on (a piece of mail) so that it can be sent free of charge.盖免费邮寄公章：在（邮件）上加盖公章，以便可以免费送到To send (mail) free of charge.免费寄（邮件）To place a stamp or mark on (a piece of mail) to show the payment of postage.盖邮戳：为表明邮资已付而在（邮件）上加上邮标或标记To enable (a person) to come and go freely.便于使（人）自由地来往n.（名词）
A mark or signature placed on a piece of mail to indicate the right to send it free of charge.免费邮戳或签名：盖于邮件上的印戳或签名，以表明具有可免费送到的权利The right to send mail free.免费邮寄权A franked piece of mail.免费邮寄的信件
来源：Middle English [free] 中古英语 [免费的] from Old French
franc 源自 古法语
franc from Late Latin
Francus [Frank] * see
Frank 源自 后期拉丁语
Francus [法兰克人] *参见
Frank【引伸】
frank.nessn.（名词）<参考词汇><同义词>
frank,
candid,
outspoken,
straightforward,
open同义词>These adjectives mean revealing or disposed to reveal one`s thoughts freely and honestly.这些形容词都指随意而诚实地坦露或倾向于坦露思想。
Frank implies forthrightness of expression,sometimes to the point of bluntness:
Frank 意指言词直率，有时都达到鲁莽的程度： 例句：You can tell me what you think, and you may just as well be frank.你心里想什么就告诉我吧，你还是坦率些好。
Candid stresses openness and sincerityand often suggests refusal to evade difficult or unpleasant issues: Candid 强调开朗性和真诚性，经常指对困难或不愉快的问题不加回避： 例句：.Save, save, oh save me from the candid friend!. (George Canning)..救救我，救救我，这样诚挚的朋友我可受不了！. （乔治·坎宁）。
Outspoken usually implies bold lack of reserve:
Outspoken 通常指明显地缺乏含蓄： 例句：It is possible to be outspoken without being rude.既直言不讳又不显得粗鲁是可能做到的。
Straightforward denotes directness of manner and expression: Straightforward 表示态度和言辞的直率，不加掩饰； 例句：.George was a straightforward soul . . . ‘See here!’ he said. ‘Are you engaged to anybodyô’. (Booth Tarkington)..乔治是个想到什么说什么的家伙…‘喂’他说。‘你和谁订婚了吗ô ’. （布思·塔基顿）。
Open suggests freedom from all trace of reserve or secretiveness:
Open 表示无一丝含蓄和遮掩： 例句：.I will be open and sincere with you. (Joseph Addison)..我将坦率而真诚地待你. （约瑟夫·艾迪生）---------------另--------------
frankfrank 2
n.
Informal （名词）
【非正式用语】 A frankfurter.法兰克福香肠