基本释义
- adj.
- 坦白的，直率的; 清楚表明的; 明显的
- vt.
- 免费寄（邮件）; 盖免费邮寄公章; 盖邮戳; 便于使（人）自由地来往
实用例句
a full and frank discussion
坦诚的充分讨论
牛津词典
a frank admission of guilt
坦率承认心里有愧
牛津词典
He was very frank about his relationship with the actress.
他对自己和那位女演员的关系直言不讳。
牛津词典
To be frank with you , I think your son has little chance of passing the exam.
坦诚相告，我认为你的儿子不大可能通过考试。
牛津词典
[不可数名词]They outlined their aims with disarming frankness.
他们友好坦诚地简述了他们的宗旨。
牛津词典
'It is clear that my client has been less than frank with me,' said his lawyer...
“很明显我的委托人对我不够坦白，”他的律师说。
They had a frank discussion about the issue.
他们对这个问题进行了开诚布公的讨论。
The letter was franked in London on August 6.
这封信 8 月 6 日在伦敦盖过免费邮戳。
...a self-addressed, franked envelope.
署明回邮地址且已付邮资的信封
To be frank, he could also be a bit of a bore...
老实说，他有时也会让人厌烦。
To be frank with you, Harvey, I may have made a mistake.
老实跟你讲，哈维，我可能犯了个错。
What ever you choose to bring on your travels is of course an individual matter.
选择在旅途中带上什么东西,当然是您的个人问题.
期刊摘选
Faithful [ Frank ; Honest ] words offend the ear but are good for improving one's conduct.
忠言逆耳利于行.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
Frank smiled when he remembered his hard early years and the long road to success.
当弗兰克回想起他早年的艰苦岁月和成功的漫长道路时,他微笑了.
《用法词典》
All through the faculty meeting Frank stood up for his friend who was being criticized so severely.
在全系大会上,法兰克始终维护受到严厉批判的朋友.
《简明英汉词典》
Frank Bridge , the village constable , was severely reprimanding the two culprits.
村上的警察弗兰克·布里奇当时正在严厉地斥责那两个干坏事的人.
《用法词典》
Frank is a teacher, and an artist into the bargain.
法兰克是个教师, 同时也是个艺术家.
《简明英汉词典》
While they were discussing the car accident, Frank put in that the road was icy.
当他们讨论这起车祸时, 弗兰克插嘴说路上覆盖着冰.
《简明英汉词典》
Despite my friendship with Frank, I tried not to take sides with him in his argument with his brother.
尽管我和佛兰克好, 却尽量在他们兄弟的争吵中不偏护他.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
A frank discussion can help to clear the air.
坦率的谈论有助于消除隔阂.
《简明英汉词典》
a full and frank discussion
坦诚的充分讨论
《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
Frank disbelieved in astrology.
弗兰克不相信占星术。
柯林斯例句
Frank put the first plank down and nailed it in place.
弗兰克放下第一块厚木板，把它钉在合适的位置上。
柯林斯例句
Hallo, may I speak to Frank, please.
喂，我找弗兰克。
柯林斯例句
To be frank with you, Harvey, I may have made a mistake.
老实跟你讲，哈维，我可能犯了个错。
柯林斯例句
Frank took a large ring of keys from his pocket.
弗兰克从口袋里掏出一大串钥匙。
柯林斯例句
She and Frank had never gotten around to opening a joint account.
她和弗兰克还没有抽出时间去开联名账户。
柯林斯例句
If you'll bear with me, Frank, just let me try to explain.
你要对我有点儿耐心，弗兰克，让我跟你解释。
柯林斯例句
He latched the door, tested it, and turned around to speak to Frank.
他把门锁上，又试了试，然后转身和弗兰克说话。
柯林斯例句
真题例句
Be frank and seek help from others.
出自-2011年6月听力原文The big tobacco companies have always insisted that they are frank with their customers about the dangers of smoking and provide them with enough detail to make an informed decision.
2016年6月四级真题（第二套）听力 Section AThe Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued more than 35 flood warnings covering several regions, as Scotland continues to clean up after Storm Frank hit the country last Wednesday.
2016年12月四级真题（第一套）听力 Section AQuestion 10: What is Frank Brisenski's weakness?
出自-2013年12月听力原文Frank Hurley, a confident and gifted Australian photographer who knew the antArctic, was hired to make the images, most of which have never before been published.
2016年高考英语全国卷2 阅读理解 阅读D 原文Frank Hurley's pictures would be outstanding―undoubtedly first-rate photo-journalism―if they had been made last week.
2016年高考英语全国卷2 阅读理解 阅读D 原文A Harvard Business School study found that observers consistently rated those who were frank about themselves more highly, while those who hid lost trustworthiness.
2020年考研真题（英语二）阅读理解 Section ⅡIn the 1930s Frank Lloyd Wright started building more modest and efficient houses-usually around 1,200 square feet-than the spreading two-story ones he had designed in the 1890s and the early 20th century.
2011年考研真题（英语二）阅读理解 Section Ⅱ英英释义
1. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
1. stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing
2. exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks
1. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion;
"blunt talking and straight shooting"
"a blunt New England farmer"
"I gave them my candid opinion"
"forthright criticism"
"a forthright approach to the problem"
"tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"
"it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"
"plainspoken and to the point"
"a point-blank accusation"
2. clearly manifest; evident;
"frank enjoyment"