单词 | no-nonsense |
释义 | no-nonsense /noh"non"sens, -seuhns/, adj. 1. not tolerating anything frivolous or trifling; firm and businesslike: a no-nonsense approach to money matters; a no-nonsense teacher with well-behaved classes. 2. economical or utilitarian; practical: a no-nonsense car that gets excellent gas mileage. 3. plain and simple; not fancy, complicated, or elegant: no-nonsense recipes for easy preparation. [1925-30] Syn. 1. earnest, diligent, resolute, purposeful. |
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