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frank 1 AHD[frăngk] D.J.[fræŋk]K.K.[fræŋk]adj.（形容词）frank.er, frank.est - Open and sincere in expression; straightforward.坦率的，真诚的：坦率而真诚的表达的；率直的
- Clearly manifest; evident:清楚表明的；明显的：frank enjoyment.不加掩饰的快乐
v.tr.（及物动词）franked, frank.ing, franks - To put an official mark on (a piece of mail) so that it can be sent free of charge.盖免费邮寄公章：在（邮件）上加盖公章，以便可以免费送到
- To send (mail) free of charge.免费寄（邮件）
- To place a stamp or mark on (a piece of mail) to show the payment of postage.盖邮戳：为表明邮资已付而在（邮件）上加上邮标或标记
- To enable (a person) to come and go freely.便于使（人）自由地来往
n.（名词）- A mark or signature placed on a piece of mail to indicate the right to send it free of charge.免费邮戳或签名：盖于邮件上的印戳或签名，以表明具有可免费送到的权利
- The right to send mail free.免费邮寄权
- A franked piece of mail.免费邮寄的信件
- Middle English [free] 中古英语 [免费的]
- from Old French franc 源自 古法语 franc
- from Late Latin Francus [Frank] * see Frank 源自 后期拉丁语 Francus [法兰克人] * 参见 Frank
frankʹness n.（名词）frank, candid, outspoken, straightforward, open- These adjectives mean revealing or disposed to reveal one's thoughts freely and honestly.这些形容词都指随意而诚实地坦露或倾向于坦露思想。
- Frank implies forthrightness of expression,sometimes to the point of bluntness: Frank 意指言词直率，有时都达到鲁莽的程度： You can tell me what you think, and you may just as well be frank.你心里想什么就告诉我吧，你还是坦率些好。
- Candid stresses openness and sincerityand often suggests refusal to evade difficult or unpleasant issues: Candid 强调开朗性和真诚性，经常指对困难或不愉快的问题不加回避： "Save, save, oh save me from the candid friend!” (George Canning).“救救我，救救我，这样诚挚的朋友我可受不了！” （乔治·坎宁）。
- Outspoken usually implies bold lack of reserve: Outspoken 通常指明显地缺乏含蓄： It is possible to be outspoken without being rude.既直言不讳又不显得粗鲁是可能做到的。
- Straightforward denotes directness of manner and expression: Straightforward 表示态度和言辞的直率，不加掩饰； "George was a straightforward soul . . . ‘See here!’ he said. ‘Are you engaged to anybody?’” (Booth Tarkington).“乔治是个想到什么说什么的家伙…‘喂’他说。‘你和谁订婚了吗? ’” （布思·塔基顿）。
- Open suggests freedom from all trace of reserve or secretiveness: Open 表示无一丝含蓄和遮掩： "I will be open and sincere with you" (Joseph Addison).“我将坦率而真诚地待你” （约瑟夫·艾迪生）
frank 2 AHD[frăngk] D.J.[fræŋk]K.K.[fræŋk]n.Informal（名词）【非正式用语】- A frankfurter.法兰克福香肠
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