straightforward
/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌstrāt-ˈfȯr-wərd ˈstrāt-ˌfȯr-/ (ame, mw)
straightforward — 形容詞
- straightforwardpositive
- more straightforwardcomparative
- most straightforwardsuperlative
1. simple and clear, with no unnecessary difficulty or confusion that would make so
簡明易懂
清楚不複雜，容易理解
simple and clear, with no unnecessary difficulty or confusion that would make something hard to follow or do.
The instructions for the coffee machine were straightforward enough for my grandmother to follow without help.
新咖啡機的說明書簡明易懂，連我祖母不用幫忙也能看懂。
be straightforward enough for someone to do something
Élise found the maths test surprisingly straightforward — every question used a method she had practised before.
Élise 發現數學考試出乎意料地簡單明瞭——每道題都用她練習過的方法。
find something + adjective + straightforward
The map showed a straightforward route from the hotel to the beach with no confusing turns.
地圖上顯示從旅館到海灘的路線很直接，沒有讓人搞混的轉彎。
Installing the app is a straightforward process taking about two minutes from start to finish.
安裝這個應用程式是一個簡便的過程，從頭到尾大約只需要兩分鐘。
The handbook breaks down each step into a straightforward checklist anyone can follow.
這本手冊把每個步驟分解成一個任何人都能照做的簡單核對清單。
- simple
focuses on lack of complexity; more general than straightforward
- uncomplicated
more formal; emphasises that there are no hidden parts
- clear-cut
suggests something is obvious with no room for doubt
- easy
focuses on lack of difficulty in doing, not just understanding
- complicated
having many parts that are hard to understand or deal with
- complex
more formal; involving many interconnected parts
- confusing
causing someone to feel unable to understand clearly
文法句型
be straightforward
a straightforward + noun
用法筆記
Commonly used for tasks, instructions, explanations, and routes that present no difficulty. Also frequent in the negative: 'not straightforward'.
常見錯誤
2. behaving in an open and truthful way, saying what you think without trying to de
坦率；直率
誠實直接，不隱瞞想法
behaving in an open and truthful way, saying what you think without trying to deceive or keep secrets.
Dahlia appreciated her doctor's straightforward opinion on her treatment, even when the news was not good.
Dahlia 很感謝醫生對她的治療提出的坦率意見，即使消息並不好。
straightforward opinion about something
Imani is known for being straightforward; she tells you directly if your idea needs more work.
Imani 以直言不諱聞名——如果你的點子還需要改進，她會直接告訴你。
be straightforward about expressing opinions
The manager gave a straightforward answer when asked about the company's financial situation.
被問到公司財務狀況時，經理給了一個直截了當的回答。
Karim prefers straightforward people who say what they mean instead of hinting at things.
Karim 喜歡直來直往的人，他們會說出心裡話，而不是拐彎抹角。
Sayaka learned that being straightforward with a friend saves more hurt than hiding the truth does.
Sayaka 學到對朋友坦誠比隱瞞真相更能避免傷害。
文法句型
be straightforward about something
be straightforward with someone
a straightforward person
用法筆記
Describes a person or their manner, speech, or approach. Often followed by 'with' (the person) or 'about' (the topic). Opposite of 'evasive' or 'disingenuous'.
常見錯誤
straightforward — 副詞
1. done in a clear, direct, and honest way, without using tricks or hidden meanings
直接地
以直接、清楚或不隱瞞的方式
done in a clear, direct, and honest way, without using tricks or hidden meanings.
Hoa spoke straightforwardly about her past mistakes, without trying to make excuses.
Hoa 坦率地談論她過去的錯誤，沒有試圖找藉口。
speak straightforwardly about something
The teacher answered every question straightforwardly, never avoiding the difficult topics.
那位老師直接地回答每個問題，從不迴避困難的話題。
Vivek told his boss straightforwardly that the project timeline was unrealistic.
Vivek 直接告訴老闆專案時程不切實際。
Noa asked straightforwardly whether the job offer included health insurance.
Noa 直接問這份工作機會是否包含健康保險。
- evasively
in a way that avoids giving a direct answer
文法句型
verb + straightforwardly
verb + in a straightforward way/manner