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单词 no-nonsense
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Definition of no-nonsense in English:

no-nonsense

adjective nəʊˈnɒns(ə)nsˈˌnoʊ ˈnɑnˌsɛns
  • Simple and straightforward; sensible.

    直截了当的;明智的

    a no-nonsense approach
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The band's no-nonsense approach to songwriting also applies to the way they perform on stage.
    • Mr Berlyne has become known among his colleagues for his no-nonsense approach and dislike of form filling.
    • And he impressed the home crowd on his debut with his no-nonsense approach to winning the ball.
    • Martin's no-nonsense approach to his work leaves little to the imagination.
    • Why has no one with an aggressive no-nonsense business vision emerged in South Africa?
    • I like Rooney, I like his no no-nonsense approach to the game and his quiet demeanour off the pitch.
    • Shennan has brought a no-nonsense approach, and the players seem to have taken to it.
    • With her no-nonsense approach to life, Sandy is prolific and is equally adept with a pencil or a paintbrush in her hand.
    • Known for his no-nonsense attitude George said he had directed the chief to put these police offices to work in the field.
    • What will they make of Colin and Rupinder's no-nonsense approach to life?
    • It was his no-nonsense approach that got Australia back on track in the late Eighties.
    • Your no-nonsense approach to life leaves you plenty of energy to focus on the important things.
    • What this team needs is a veteran coach with a no-nonsense approach who is ready to win now.
    • As an efficient, no-nonsense plan for a family house, it is hard to beat.
    • Each one of these steps demonstrates a highly effective, no-nonsense approach.
    • The Laune Rangers man is a no-nonsense type of player and does the simple things well.
    • It is this no-nonsense approach that has catapulted her to the top slot in the premier industrial forum.
    • Last year council boss Pete North grabbed the headlines with his no-nonsense approach.
    • Potterton is described by his peers as a direct man, with a no-nonsense approach to business.
    • Scott is a popular boss, well known for her no-nonsense approach to work and her wicked sense of humour.
    Synonyms
    matter-of-fact, down-to-earth, practical, sensible, realistic, full of common sense, commonsensical, reasonable, rational, logical, sound, balanced, sober, pragmatic, level-headed, serious-minded, businesslike, hard-headed, responsible, sane, mundane, unromantic, unidealistic

Definition of no-nonsense in US English:

no-nonsense

adjectiveˈˌnoʊ ˈnɑnˌsɛns
  • Simple and straightforward; sensible.

    直截了当的;明智的

    a no-nonsense approach
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I like Rooney, I like his no no-nonsense approach to the game and his quiet demeanour off the pitch.
    • The Laune Rangers man is a no-nonsense type of player and does the simple things well.
    • What will they make of Colin and Rupinder's no-nonsense approach to life?
    • Each one of these steps demonstrates a highly effective, no-nonsense approach.
    • It was his no-nonsense approach that got Australia back on track in the late Eighties.
    • Your no-nonsense approach to life leaves you plenty of energy to focus on the important things.
    • The band's no-nonsense approach to songwriting also applies to the way they perform on stage.
    • Scott is a popular boss, well known for her no-nonsense approach to work and her wicked sense of humour.
    • It is this no-nonsense approach that has catapulted her to the top slot in the premier industrial forum.
    • With her no-nonsense approach to life, Sandy is prolific and is equally adept with a pencil or a paintbrush in her hand.
    • As an efficient, no-nonsense plan for a family house, it is hard to beat.
    • And he impressed the home crowd on his debut with his no-nonsense approach to winning the ball.
    • Martin's no-nonsense approach to his work leaves little to the imagination.
    • Shennan has brought a no-nonsense approach, and the players seem to have taken to it.
    • Known for his no-nonsense attitude George said he had directed the chief to put these police offices to work in the field.
    • Potterton is described by his peers as a direct man, with a no-nonsense approach to business.
    • Mr Berlyne has become known among his colleagues for his no-nonsense approach and dislike of form filling.
    • Why has no one with an aggressive no-nonsense business vision emerged in South Africa?
    • Last year council boss Pete North grabbed the headlines with his no-nonsense approach.
    • What this team needs is a veteran coach with a no-nonsense approach who is ready to win now.
    Synonyms
    matter-of-fact, down-to-earth, practical, sensible, realistic, full of common sense, commonsensical, reasonable, rational, logical, sound, balanced, sober, pragmatic, level-headed, serious-minded, businesslike, hard-headed, responsible, sane, mundane, unromantic, unidealistic
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