straightforwardness
straightforwardness — 形容詞
1. describing a person who says what they really think or feel, without hiding the
坦率；直爽
說話直接，不隱瞞想法
describing a person who says what they really think or feel, without hiding the truth or trying to be tricky
Hana was straightforward with her boss about wanting a different role in the company.
Hana 坦率地告訴老闆她想在公司換一個不同的職位。
collocation: straightforward with [someone]
The mechanic gave a straightforward answer about the repairs the old car needed.
那位技師對於那輛舊車需要的維修給了直接的回答。
collocation: straightforward answer
When Mei asked her aunt whether the dessert was good, her aunt said straightforwardly the cake needed more sugar.
Mei 問嬸嬸甜點好不好吃時，嬸嬸坦率地說蛋糕需要多加糖。
When a customer complained about the price, the shop owner gave a straightforward reply: the cost covered hand-made materials.
當顧客抱怨價格太高時，老闆坦率地回答說成本是手工材料費。
Pedro was straightforward about the mistake he made on the project report.
Pedro 坦率地承認了他在專案報告中所犯的錯誤。
用法筆記
Often used with 'with' (straightforward with someone) or 'about' (straightforward about something).
2. easy to understand because the instructions, explanation, or question is present
易懂的；清楚的
簡單明瞭，沒有困惑
easy to understand because the instructions, explanation, or question is presented in a clear and simple way with no confusion
The recipe was straightforward enough for a beginner to follow without help.
這份食譜簡單明瞭，初學者不需要幫助也能跟著做。
pattern: straightforward enough [for someone] to [verb]
Lin asked a straightforward question about the bus timetable, and the driver answered at once.
Lin 問了一個關於公車時刻表的簡單問題，司機馬上回答了。
collocation: straightforward question
Grace worried that the wardrobe instructions would be confusing, but each step was straightforward and had a clear diagram.
Grace 原本擔心衣櫃說明書會很複雜，但每個步驟都簡單明瞭且有清楚的圖示。
Dr. Okonkwo gave straightforward directions for the chemistry experiment, listing each step on the board in the correct order.
Dr. Okonkwo 在黑板上按正確順序列出化學實驗的每個步驟，指示很清楚。
An online form with straightforward steps makes it easy to apply for a visa.
一個步驟清楚的線上表格讓申請簽證變得容易。
- simple
more common and general; suggests few parts or steps
- clear
suggests no ambiguity; easy to grasp
- uncomplicated
more formal; suggests nothing makes it harder than needed
- complicated
has many parts that are hard to understand
- confusing
hard to follow because it is not clear
用法筆記
This sense applies to information, not to people. Compare with sense 1 (HONEST AND DIRECT), which applies to a person's manner.
常見錯誤
3. not requiring much effort or skill to complete; simple to carry out
簡單的；容易的
不複雜，不費力
not requiring much effort or skill to complete; simple to carry out
Changing the light bulb in the hallway is a straightforward job that takes five minutes.
更換走廊的燈泡是一項簡單的工作，五分鐘就做完了。
collocation: straightforward job / task
Sakura filled in the registration form in ten minutes because it asked for only three pieces of personal information.
Sakura 十分鐘就填完註冊表單，因為只需要填三項個人資料。
explicit reason for straightforwardness: few required details
Repairing a bicycle puncture is straightforward: the patch kit includes clear picture instructions that anyone can follow.
修理腳踏車破胎很簡單：修補包裡有圖文並茂的說明，任何人都能照著做。
The exam was straightforward because most questions tested basic knowledge.
考試很簡單，因為大部分題目考的都是基礎知識。
Chidi showed his younger brother how to make rice, a straightforward dish with only three ingredients.
Chidi 教弟弟煮飯——這道菜只有三種材料，很簡單。
- easy
more common and informal; the most general word for 'not difficult'
- simple
emphasises few steps or parts
- effortless
suggests something takes almost no physical or mental work
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (CLEAR AND PRECISE): sense 2 describes how clearly information is presented or explained, whereas sense 3 describes how little effort a task requires to carry out.
4. moving or pointing in a single direction without turning, bending, or changing c
筆直的
沿直線方向，不轉彎
moving or pointing in a single direction without turning, bending, or changing course
The hiking trail was straightforward for the first two kilometres before it began to curve.
這條健行步道在前兩公里是筆直的，之後才開始彎曲。
literal sense: physical direction
Kwame followed the straightforward path along the canal all the way to the lake.
Kwame 沿著運河旁那條筆直的小路一直走到湖邊。
The road cut a straightforward line across the flat desert for forty kilometres without a single curve or turn.
這條路在平坦的沙漠中筆直地延伸了四十公里，完全沒有彎道。
The river takes a straightforward route from the mountain down to the valley.
這條河從山上到山谷的路線是筆直的。
用法筆記
This is a rare, literal sense mostly used for physical paths, routes, or lines. It does not apply to people or tasks.
straightforwardness — 副詞
1. in a way that is honest and open, without trying to hide information or avoid th
坦率地；直接地
不拐彎抹角地表達
in a way that is honest and open, without trying to hide information or avoid the main topic
Tariq spoke straightforwardly about his plans to leave the company next year.
Tariq 坦率地談到他明年離開公司的計劃。
adverb: modifies speech/communication verbs
Chen Wei asked straightforwardly whether the hotel room would be ready by noon.
Chen Wei 直接了當地問飯店房間中午前是否會準備好。
The doctor told the patient straightforwardly that more tests were needed.
醫生坦率地告訴病人需要做更多檢查。
Valentina answered each question straightforwardly, without trying to change the subject.
Valentina 直接回答每個問題，沒有試圖轉移話題。
Yumi stated straightforwardly that she did not agree with the committee's decision.
Yumi 坦率地說她不同意委員會的決定。
- evasively
in a way that avoids giving a clear answer
- indirectly
hinting rather than saying plainly
用法筆記
Typically modifies verbs of speaking such as 'talk', 'speak', 'ask', 'tell', 'state', or 'answer'.
straightforwardness — 名詞
1. the quality of being simple and not difficult to understand, use, or complete
簡明；簡單易懂
不複雜的特性
the quality of being simple and not difficult to understand, use, or complete
The straightforwardness of the new software made it popular among older users.
新軟體的簡單易用讓它在年長用戶中很受歡迎。
collocation: straightforwardness of [something]
Shoppers at GreenLeaf Market appreciated the straightforwardness of the refund policy, which allowed returns within sixty days without a receipt.
GreenLeaf 超市的顧客很欣賞退貨政策的簡明：六十天內無需收據即可退換。
straightforwardness of [policy/process]
The straightforwardness of the recipe meant that even beginners could make the cake.
這道食譜的簡明易懂讓連初學者都能做出蛋糕。
Teachers liked the textbook for its straightforwardness: each chapter covered one topic clearly.
老師們喜歡這本教科書的簡明性：每一章都清楚地講解一個主題。
- simplicity
more common; the state of having few parts and being easy to grasp
- clarity
the quality of being easy to see or understand; focuses on lack of confusion
- complexity
having many parts that are hard to understand
- difficulty
the state of being hard to do or understand
用法筆記
This noun sense is uncountable. It applies to processes, tools, information, and tasks.
2. the quality of being honest and direct in what you say and do, without pretendin
坦誠；直率
言行直接，不隱瞞
the quality of being honest and direct in what you say and do, without pretending or hiding the truth
The manager valued straightforwardness and told her team to speak their minds freely.
那位經理很重視坦誠，告訴團隊可以自由表達想法。
collocation: value / appreciate straightforwardness
Hana's straightforwardness sometimes surprised people who were used to polite hints.
Hana 的直率有時讓習慣委婉暗示的人感到驚訝。
When Tomoko told her host family directly that she disliked the fish, her host mother seemed hurt by her straightforwardness.
Tomoko 直接告訴寄宿家庭她不喜歡那道魚時，寄宿媽媽似乎被她直接的說話方式傷到了。
Diego appreciated his sister's straightforwardness when she told him the jacket did not suit him.
Diego 很感激妹妹的坦率，因為她告訴他那件外套不適合他。
The candidate's straightforwardness during the interview impressed the hiring panel.
那位應徵者在面試中的直率給面試小組留下了深刻的印象。
- dishonesty
lack of truthfulness
- deception
stronger; deliberate misleading of others
用法筆記
Uncountable noun. Frequently follows verbs like 'appreciate', 'value', 'admire', or 'respect'.