straightforward

straight·for·ward

S0790400 (strāt-fôr′wərd)adj.1. a. Honest and frank: "He was straightforward if the news was bad" (Alec Wilkinson). See Synonyms at frank¹.b. Free from ambiguity or pretense; plain and open: straightforward advice.2. Easy to accomplish, identify, or understand; not complicated, uncertain, or involved: a straightforward car repair; a disease with straightforward symptoms; a straightforward approach to the problem.3. Proceeding in a straight course; direct.adv. In a direct course or an honest manner.

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straight·for′ward·ly adv.straight·for′ward·ness n.straight·for′wards adv.

straightforward

(ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd) adj1. (of a person) honest, frank, or simple2. chiefly Brit (of a task, etc) simple; easyadv, adjin a straight course ˌstraightˈforwardly adv ˌstraightˈforwardness n

straight•for•ward

(ˌstreɪtˈfɔr wərd)

adj. 1. going or directed straight ahead. 2. direct; not roundabout: straightforward criticism. 3. free from deceit; honest. adv. 4. Also, straight`for′wards. straight ahead; directly or continuously forward. [1800–10] straight`for′ward•ly, adv. straight`for′ward•ness, n.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	straightforward - free from ambiguity; "a straightforward set of instructions"unequivocal, univocal, unambiguous - admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion; "unequivocal evidence"; "took an unequivocal position"; "an unequivocal success"; "an unequivocal promise"; "an unequivocal (or univocal) statement"
	2.	straightforward - without evasion or compromise; "a square contradiction"; "he is not being as straightforward as it appears"square, straightdirect - straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action; "a direct question"; "a direct response"; "a direct approach"
	3.	straightforward - without concealment or deception; honest; "their business was open and aboveboard"; "straightforward in all his business affairs"aboveboardsquare, straight - characterized by honesty and fairness; "straight dealing"; "a square deal"
	4.	straightforward - pointed directly ahead; "a straightforward gaze"direct - direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short; "a direct route"; "a direct flight"; "a direct hit"

straightforward

adjective1. (Chiefly Brit.) simple, easy, uncomplicated, routine, elementary, clear-cut, undemanding, easy-peasy (slang) The question seemed straightforward enough.
simple complex, confused, complicated, unclear, convoluted2. honest, open, direct, genuine, sincere, candid, truthful, forthright, upfront (informal), dinkum (Austral & N.Z. informal), above board, guileless I was impressed by his straightforward intelligent manner.
honest sharp, shady, unscrupulous, devious, disingenuous, roundabout

straightforward

adjective1. Proceeding or lying in an uninterrupted line or course:direct, straight, through.2. Manifesting honesty and directness, especially in speech:candid, direct, downright, forthright, frank, honest, ingenuous, man-to-man, open, plainspoken, straight, straight-out, unreserved.Informal: straight-from-the-shoulder, straight-shooting.

Translations

正直的直截了当的简单的

straight

(streit) adjective1. not bent or curved. a straight line; straight (= not curly) hair; That line is not straight. 筆直的 笔直的2. (of a person, his behaviour etc) honest, frank and direct. Give me a straight answer! 坦率的 坦率的3. properly or levelly positioned. Your tie isn't straight. 挺直的 挺直的4. correct and tidy. I'll never get this house straight!; Now let's get the facts straight! 整齊的，正確的 整齐的，正确的 5. (of drinks) not mixed. a straight gin. 純粹的，不攙雜的 纯的6. (of a face, expression etc) not smiling or laughing. You should keep a straight face while you tell a joke. 沒有表情的臉 没有表情的脸7. (of an actor) playing normal characters, or (of a play) of the ordinary type – not a musical or variety show. 一般角色 一般角色 adverb1. in a straight, not curved, line; directly. His route went straight across the desert; She can't steer straight; Keep straight on. 筆直地 笔直地2. immediately, without any delay. He went straight home after the meeting. 立刻 立刻3. honestly or fairly. You're not playing (= behaving) straight. 正常地 正常地 noun the straight part of something, eg of a racecourse. He's in the final straight. 賽跑終點的直線部分 赛跑终点的直线部分ˈstraighten verb to make or become straight. He straightened his tie; The road curved and then straightened. 把...弄直，變直 把...弄直，变直 ˈstraightness noun 直線性 直线性straightˈforward adjective1. without difficulties or complications; simple. a straightforward task. 簡單的 简单的2. (of a person, his manner etc) frank and honest. a nice straightforward boy. 正直的 正直的straightˈforwardly adverb 直接了當地 直接了当地straightˈforwardness noun 直接了當 直接了当straight talking frank discussion. 直言不諱 直言不讳go straight (of a former criminal) to lead an honest life. 正直做人 正直做人straight away immediately. Do it straight away! 立刻 立刻straighten out/upTheir house is where the lane straightens out; He was bending over his work, but straightened up when he saw me; She straightened the room up; He's trying to straighten out the facts. 清理，整理 清理，整理 a straight fight an election contest involving only two candidates. 一對一的兩人競選 一对一的两人竞选straight off straight away. 立刻 立刻

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