英语词汇“truthfully”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES

As a child she was obedient and truthful.
He has clearly not been truthful about the nature of their relationship.
I've always been truthful with him about my other boyfriends.
I hope we can be truthful with each other.
I think she is a truthful and moral person.
It is unlikely that a truthful account of conditions in the prison will ever be seen.
Justice Department officials who reviewed his statement found it to be truthful.
Lucy's normally an extremely truthful little girl.
Not everyone believes the government is being truthful.
Our citizens have a right to expect truthful reports from their government.

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

And he, to be truthful to himself, had been relieved that he was not alone.
I must be truthful in my films.
In fairness to Robert, I must record that this sounded truthful.
So you and I must be truthful with each other: no secrets.
The judge made it clear that he thought the complainant was the truthful witness and that the case should continue.
To receive truthful answers from respondents is an expectation upon which all interviews are based.
We can win for them by being truthful.
What would a truthful man say?

Longman Language Activatorsomeone who tells the truth► honest

someone who is honest says what they really think or what is really happening, and does not try to hide the truth or deceive people: · You can always rely on Stewart to be honest.honest about: · I don't think she's being completely honest about what she knows.be honest with somebody: · All we are asking is that management be honest with us, even if the situation is difficult.honest answer/reply etc: · Tell me where you were - and I want an honest answer.

► truthful

someone who is truthful does not lie: · As a child she was obedient and truthful.· Not everyone believes the government is being truthful.truthful about: · He has clearly not been truthful about the nature of their relationship.be truthful with somebody: · I hope we can be truthful with each other.truthful account/story/answer etc: · It is unlikely that a truthful account of conditions in the prison will ever be seen.

► sincere

showing your true feelings and what you really believe: · She said she would love to come, but I wasn't sure if she was being sincere.· My client extends his sincere apologies to anyone who may have been hurt by his actions.

► frank

talking in an honest and direct way, especially about subjects that are difficult to talk about: · I'll be frank with you - I don't think you're doing a very good job.· Parents should not be afraid to have frank discussions about sex with their children.frank about: · Graham was surprisingly frank about his feelings.be frank with somebody: · The doctor was very frank with me and told me how serious my condition was.

► open

honest, friendly, and happy to tell other people the truth, especially about things that other people might be embarrassed to talk about: · Diana's very easy to talk to because she's so open.· He's a nice looking young man with an open, honest smile.open about: · Greg has always been very open about his sexuality.

► direct

saying exactly what you think in an honest, clear way, even though this may sometimes annoy or upset other people: · People were often scared of my father, who was very direct.· With her direct manner and good head for business she was soon promoted.

► up front

honest and willing to tell the truth, even if the truth is unpleasant: · He's always up front and willing to admit his mistakes.up front about: · The company's directors have been surprisingly up front about their financial problems.be up front with somebody: · Karen is always very up front with her boyfriends.

► straight

especially spoken honest and likely to tell people exactly what you think or what is happening, without trying to hide anything: · Tony Blair stated that he was 'a pretty straight kind of guy'.be straight with somebody: · I don't care what you've done, Mike - just be straight with me.straight answer: · I've asked several people what happened, but no one will give me a straight answer.

► candid

especially written honest about your opinions and feelings, even if other people disapprove of them: · Lena is amusingly candid when she talks about the men in her life.candid about: · The management team has been very candid about the problems the company is now facing.candid discussion/conversation/comment etc: · She led a candid discussion about race relations in the city.

when something is true► be true

something that is true is based on real facts and was not invented or imagined: · Everything I have told you is true.· At first I couldn't believe it was really true.· The movie is based on a true story.· If the rumours are true, we may all have a new boss by the end of the month.it is true (that): · It's true that our schools have suffered in the past from a lack of funding, but we are changing that.

► be the truth

to be true: · There's no way I can do any more work than I do now, and that's the truth.· We think that what she says is the truth -- she probably didn't intend to steal the money.

► something goes for

use this to say that something that is true about one person or group is also true about another one: · We encourage the kids in the program to work together, and the same thing goes for the adults too.· There are some bad teachers in state schools, but the same thing goes for private schools as well.

► it is a fact

use this to emphasize that something is definitely true: it is a fact that: · It is a fact that more children in this country die in road accidents than from any other cause.

► be the case

if a situation is the case , that is the way the situation truly is: it is the case that: · It used to be the case that British industry was plagued by strikes, but this is no longer true.as is often/usually the case: · The doctor prescribed drugs for the child, as is often the case with this illness.· He thinks I'm complaining about nothing, but that's just not the case.

► truthful

a truthful answer or statement contains no lies: · Our citizens have a right to expect truthful reports from their government.· Justice Department officials who reviewed his statement found it to be truthful.

► accurate

descriptions, information, or numbers that are accurate are based on facts, do not contain mistakes, and tell you exactly what is happening: · Greene gives a remarkably accurate description of life in Saigon in the early '50s.· I think your assessment of the current economic situation is pretty accurate.

► valid

ideas that are valid are based on what is true and reasonable, and should be accepted or considered seriously: · This may not be a valid conclusion - we haven't tested it thoroughly yet.· Many of Rousseau's ideas are just as valid today as they were in the 18th century.· The government still hasn't produced a valid argument in favour of its policies on immigration.

to say what is true► tell the truth

to say what really happened or what the true situation is: · Nobody believes me, even though I'm the only one telling the truth!tell somebody the truth: · You should have told him the truth.· Just tell me the truth - did he give you the letter or not?

► truthful

someone who is truthful says what is true and does not tell lies: · Lucy's normally an extremely truthful little girl.truthful (with somebody) about: · I've always been truthful with him about my other boyfriends.

► to tell the truth

spoken say this when you want to be honest about something, even if it is something unpleasant that other people may not like: · To tell the truth I'll be glad when the kids are back at school.to tell you the truth: · I'm not really in the mood for going out. To tell you the truth, I'd rather stay in and watch TV.

► stick to the facts

to tell the truth about things that really happened and not invent things or give your opinions: · Witnesses were asked to stick to the facts and leave aside all emotion and sentiment.· "In my opinion, she was going to meet her lover." "Could you just stick to the facts, please."

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► more

· At the time it seemed more truthful to make a break; then at least the position was defined.· Is it possible to make our market system tell a more truthful story to families?

NOUN► answer

· To receive truthful answers from respondents is an expectation upon which all interviews are based.

WORD FAMILYadverbtrulytruthfully ≠ untruthfullytruenountruth ≠ untruthtruthfulnessadjectivetrue ≠ untruetruthful ≠ untruthful

单词	truthfully
释义	truthfultruth‧ful /ˈtruːθfəl/ adjective Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES As a child she was obedient and truthful. He has clearly not been truthful about the nature of their relationship. I've always been truthful with him about my other boyfriends. I hope we can be truthful with each other. I think she is a truthful and moral person. It is unlikely that a truthful account of conditions in the prison will ever be seen. Justice Department officials who reviewed his statement found it to be truthful. Lucy's normally an extremely truthful little girl. Not everyone believes the government is being truthful. Our citizens have a right to expect truthful reports from their government. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS And he, to be truthful to himself, had been relieved that he was not alone. I must be truthful in my films. In fairness to Robert, I must record that this sounded truthful. So you and I must be truthful with each other: no secrets. The judge made it clear that he thought the complainant was the truthful witness and that the case should continue. To receive truthful answers from respondents is an expectation upon which all interviews are based. We can win for them by being truthful. What would a truthful man say? Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorsomeone who tells the truth► honest someone who is honest says what they really think or what is really happening, and does not try to hide the truth or deceive people: · You can always rely on Stewart to be honest.honest about: · I don't think she's being completely honest about what she knows.be honest with somebody: · All we are asking is that management be honest with us, even if the situation is difficult.honest answer/reply etc: · Tell me where you were - and I want an honest answer. ► truthful someone who is truthful does not lie: · As a child she was obedient and truthful.· Not everyone believes the government is being truthful.truthful about: · He has clearly not been truthful about the nature of their relationship.be truthful with somebody: · I hope we can be truthful with each other.truthful account/story/answer etc: · It is unlikely that a truthful account of conditions in the prison will ever be seen. ► sincere showing your true feelings and what you really believe: · She said she would love to come, but I wasn't sure if she was being sincere.· My client extends his sincere apologies to anyone who may have been hurt by his actions. ► frank talking in an honest and direct way, especially about subjects that are difficult to talk about: · I'll be frank with you - I don't think you're doing a very good job.· Parents should not be afraid to have frank discussions about sex with their children.frank about: · Graham was surprisingly frank about his feelings.be frank with somebody: · The doctor was very frank with me and told me how serious my condition was. ► open honest, friendly, and happy to tell other people the truth, especially about things that other people might be embarrassed to talk about: · Diana's very easy to talk to because she's so open.· He's a nice looking young man with an open, honest smile.open about: · Greg has always been very open about his sexuality. ► direct saying exactly what you think in an honest, clear way, even though this may sometimes annoy or upset other people: · People were often scared of my father, who was very direct.· With her direct manner and good head for business she was soon promoted. ► up front honest and willing to tell the truth, even if the truth is unpleasant: · He's always up front and willing to admit his mistakes.up front about: · The company's directors have been surprisingly up front about their financial problems.be up front with somebody: · Karen is always very up front with her boyfriends. ► straight especially spoken honest and likely to tell people exactly what you think or what is happening, without trying to hide anything: · Tony Blair stated that he was 'a pretty straight kind of guy'.be straight with somebody: · I don't care what you've done, Mike - just be straight with me.straight answer: · I've asked several people what happened, but no one will give me a straight answer. ► candid especially written honest about your opinions and feelings, even if other people disapprove of them: · Lena is amusingly candid when she talks about the men in her life.candid about: · The management team has been very candid about the problems the company is now facing.candid discussion/conversation/comment etc: · She led a candid discussion about race relations in the city. when something is true► be true something that is true is based on real facts and was not invented or imagined: · Everything I have told you is true.· At first I couldn't believe it was really true.· The movie is based on a true story.· If the rumours are true, we may all have a new boss by the end of the month.it is true (that): · It's true that our schools have suffered in the past from a lack of funding, but we are changing that. ► be the truth to be true: · There's no way I can do any more work than I do now, and that's the truth.· We think that what she says is the truth -- she probably didn't intend to steal the money. ► something goes for use this to say that something that is true about one person or group is also true about another one: · We encourage the kids in the program to work together, and the same thing goes for the adults too.· There are some bad teachers in state schools, but the same thing goes for private schools as well. ► it is a fact use this to emphasize that something is definitely true: it is a fact that: · It is a fact that more children in this country die in road accidents than from any other cause. ► be the case if a situation is the case , that is the way the situation truly is: it is the case that: · It used to be the case that British industry was plagued by strikes, but this is no longer true.as is often/usually the case: · The doctor prescribed drugs for the child, as is often the case with this illness.· He thinks I'm complaining about nothing, but that's just not the case. ► truthful a truthful answer or statement contains no lies: · Our citizens have a right to expect truthful reports from their government.· Justice Department officials who reviewed his statement found it to be truthful. ► accurate descriptions, information, or numbers that are accurate are based on facts, do not contain mistakes, and tell you exactly what is happening: · Greene gives a remarkably accurate description of life in Saigon in the early '50s.· I think your assessment of the current economic situation is pretty accurate. ► valid ideas that are valid are based on what is true and reasonable, and should be accepted or considered seriously: · This may not be a valid conclusion - we haven't tested it thoroughly yet.· Many of Rousseau's ideas are just as valid today as they were in the 18th century.· The government still hasn't produced a valid argument in favour of its policies on immigration. to say what is true► tell the truth to say what really happened or what the true situation is: · Nobody believes me, even though I'm the only one telling the truth!tell somebody the truth: · You should have told him the truth.· Just tell me the truth - did he give you the letter or not? ► truthful someone who is truthful says what is true and does not tell lies: · Lucy's normally an extremely truthful little girl.truthful (with somebody) about: · I've always been truthful with him about my other boyfriends. ► to tell the truth spoken say this when you want to be honest about something, even if it is something unpleasant that other people may not like: · To tell the truth I'll be glad when the kids are back at school.to tell you the truth: · I'm not really in the mood for going out. To tell you the truth, I'd rather stay in and watch TV. ► stick to the facts to tell the truth about things that really happened and not invent things or give your opinions: · Witnesses were asked to stick to the facts and leave aside all emotion and sentiment.· "In my opinion, she was going to meet her lover." "Could you just stick to the facts, please." Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► more · At the time it seemed more truthful to make a break; then at least the position was defined.· Is it possible to make our market system tell a more truthful story to families? NOUN► answer · To receive truthful answers from respondents is an expectation upon which all interviews are based. Word family WORD FAMILYadverbtrulytruthfully ≠ untruthfullytruenountruth ≠ untruthtruthfulnessadjectivetrue ≠ untruetruthful ≠ untruthful 1someone who is truthful does not usually tell lies SYN honest: a truthful child You and I must be truthful with each other.2a truthful statement gives the true facts about something SYN honest: I have only one question to ask you, and I want a truthful answer.—truthfully adverb: Answer this question truthfully.—truthfulness noun [uncountable]
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