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词汇 straightforward
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Definition of straightforward in English:

straightforward

adjectivestreɪtˈfɔːwədˌstreɪtˈfɔrwərd
  • 1Uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.

    简单的;易做的;易懂的

    in a straightforward case no fees will be charged

    简单案件是不收取任何费用的。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • They would have felt easier with a straightforward repayment loan, where each month the debt reduced.
    • Life was easy, straightforward, and if he wanted something done, he just did it.
    • Although the entity theory may seem relatively straightforward, its practical application is not.
    • In the past, having people round for dinner was relatively straightforward.
    • Knowing when to stop is not an easy or straightforward matter in ethnography.
    • If this seems straightforward, even simple, it is no less profound for it.
    • Ask them about their ambitions and what you get is honest, straightforward answers.
    • The routine medical management of these individuals is usually straightforward.
    • Musically, it seems fairly straightforward, but it's deceptively hard to pin down.
    • You would think that this sort of routine operation would be simple and straightforward.
    • The judge said that she gave her evidence in the most straightforward way and was a totally honest witness.
    • Dispassionate analysis of American politics is neither easy nor straightforward.
    • The concept appears straightforward, but the results are surprisingly hypnotic and poetic.
    • I find that his evidence was given in a very thoughtful and straightforward fashion.
    • An afternoon punting on the Cam in the sunshine seems a straightforward enough pleasure.
    • Improvements in cardiac imaging and new biochemical assays have made diagnosis more straightforward.
    • What had been agreed was in my view straightforward and understood in exactly the same way by both parties.
    • Part of this admirably straightforward narrative was written, but not published, as a study for the commission.
    • Readers looking for a straightforward narrative of the 1837 epidemic will find this account interesting.
    • No, still life photography is not easy, even though it sounds straightforward.
    Synonyms
    uncomplicated, simple, easy, effortless, painless, undemanding, unexacting
    elementary, plain sailing, a five-finger exercise, child's play
    routine
    informal as easy as falling off a log, as easy as pie, as easy as ABC, a piece of cake, a cinch, a snip, easy-peasy, no sweat, a doddle, money for old rope, money for jam, kids' stuff, a breeze, a doss, a cakewalk
    North American informal duck soup, a snap
    Australian/New Zealand informal a bludge, a snack
    South African informal a piece of old tackle
    1. 1.1 (of a person) honest and frank.
      (人)诚实的,坦率的,坦诚的
      a straightforward young man

      一个诚实的年轻人。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • He is also honest and straightforward in the way he deals with issues.
      • He is very honest, very straightforward, and there are no hidden sides to him.
      • He is the stroppiest and the most straightforward, and the most handsome.
      • They are pretty straightforward with me, they know I can handle whatever it takes.
      • I found him to be a straightforward, frank, careful and thoroughly honest witness.
      • Men are intensely straightforward and logical beings, and they find this confusing.
      • There is a nice sense of menace developing in it, and I like how none of the characters are straightforward.
      • Kenneth was trying to hint, but Jessica was more straightforward than the rest of them.
      • They are honest and straightforward with others and expect the same in return.
      Synonyms
      honest, frank, candid, open, truthful, sincere, on the level, honest-to-goodness
      forthright, plain-speaking, direct, unambiguous, straight from the shoulder, downright, not afraid to call a spade a spade
      informal upfront, on the square
      North American informal two-fisted, on the up and up
      archaic free-spoken, round

Derivatives

  • straightforwardness

  • nounˌstreɪtˈfɔːwədnəsˌstreɪtˈfɔrwərdnəs
    • It was a piece, however, that pleased with its structural integrity and the straightforwardness of telling gestures and movements for young but well-trained dancers.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Sincerity, seriousness, straightforwardness; all these things have their place.
      • We have dealt with him in good faith throughout this process, and in return have been met with openness, integrity, honesty, and straightforwardness.
      • First off, we liked her as a person for her courage, her sincerity and her straightforwardness.
      • Meghan was the definition of straightforwardness and honesty.

Rhymes

forward, henceforward, shoreward, thenceforward

Definition of straightforward in US English:

straightforward

adjectiveˌstrātˈfôrwərdˌstreɪtˈfɔrwərd
  • 1Uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.

    简单的;易做的;易懂的

    in a straightforward case no fees will be charged

    简单案件是不收取任何费用的。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Although the entity theory may seem relatively straightforward, its practical application is not.
    • Life was easy, straightforward, and if he wanted something done, he just did it.
    • Musically, it seems fairly straightforward, but it's deceptively hard to pin down.
    • Knowing when to stop is not an easy or straightforward matter in ethnography.
    • If this seems straightforward, even simple, it is no less profound for it.
    • No, still life photography is not easy, even though it sounds straightforward.
    • Part of this admirably straightforward narrative was written, but not published, as a study for the commission.
    • You would think that this sort of routine operation would be simple and straightforward.
    • They would have felt easier with a straightforward repayment loan, where each month the debt reduced.
    • Readers looking for a straightforward narrative of the 1837 epidemic will find this account interesting.
    • Ask them about their ambitions and what you get is honest, straightforward answers.
    • In the past, having people round for dinner was relatively straightforward.
    • The judge said that she gave her evidence in the most straightforward way and was a totally honest witness.
    • The concept appears straightforward, but the results are surprisingly hypnotic and poetic.
    • Improvements in cardiac imaging and new biochemical assays have made diagnosis more straightforward.
    • Dispassionate analysis of American politics is neither easy nor straightforward.
    • What had been agreed was in my view straightforward and understood in exactly the same way by both parties.
    • I find that his evidence was given in a very thoughtful and straightforward fashion.
    • The routine medical management of these individuals is usually straightforward.
    • An afternoon punting on the Cam in the sunshine seems a straightforward enough pleasure.
    Synonyms
    uncomplicated, simple, easy, effortless, painless, undemanding, unexacting
    1. 1.1 (of a person) honest and frank.
      (人)诚实的,坦率的,坦诚的
      a straightforward young man

      一个诚实的年轻人。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • There is a nice sense of menace developing in it, and I like how none of the characters are straightforward.
      • He is the stroppiest and the most straightforward, and the most handsome.
      • He is also honest and straightforward in the way he deals with issues.
      • They are pretty straightforward with me, they know I can handle whatever it takes.
      • Kenneth was trying to hint, but Jessica was more straightforward than the rest of them.
      • He is very honest, very straightforward, and there are no hidden sides to him.
      • Men are intensely straightforward and logical beings, and they find this confusing.
      • They are honest and straightforward with others and expect the same in return.
      • I found him to be a straightforward, frank, careful and thoroughly honest witness.
      Synonyms
      honest, frank, candid, open, truthful, sincere, on the level, honest-to-goodness
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