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单词 directness
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directness

/dɪˈrɛk(t)nəs / /dʌɪˈrɛk(t)nəs /
noun [mass noun]
1The quality of being plain and straightforward: he was renowned for the clarity and directness of his sermons I like the simplicity and directness of the image...
  • Those willing to discuss their disagreements with him say they respect his directness.
  • He has a directness that lends itself to being interviewed.
  • Once again, a mature person will appreciate your directness and give you a reasonable explanation for not answering you.
2The quality of proceeding in a straight line without deflection: despite the directness of the route, the old road was terribly difficult...
  • Reyes runs at defenders with directness and explosive pace and he is not good enough defensively to be regarded as a long term wing solution.
  • The trolley-running phase of the game is there merely to reward both speed in connecting your route and directness of the run.
  • He was amazed at the directness of their travel, even in strong currents.
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