frank

adj.

1. 坦率的；直率的
   honest and direct in what you say, sometimes in a way that other people might not like
   1. a full and frank discussion
      坦诚的充分讨论
   2. a frank admission of guilt
      坦率承认心里有愧
   3. 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。
   4. 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。

verb

1. （在信件上）盖邮资已付印记，盖免付邮资印记
   to stamp a mark on an envelope, etc. to show that the cost of posting it has been paid or does not need to be paid

1. ADJ-GRADED 坦白的;直率的;坦诚的
   If someone is frank, they state or express things in an open and honest way.
   1. '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。
   2. 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。
2. VERB (在信封或邮包上)盖邮资已付戳记，盖免费邮戳
   When a letter or parcel is franked, it is marked with a symbol that shows that the proper charge has been paid or that no stamp is needed.
   1. 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。
   2. ...a self-addressed, franked envelope.
      署明回邮地址且已付邮资的信封
3. PHRASE (尤用于观点可能令人不悦时)老实讲，坦白说
   You can say 'to be frank' or 'to be frank with you' to introduce a statement which is your honest opinion, especially when the person you are talking to might not like it.
   1. To be frank, he could also be a bit of a bore...
      老实说，他有时也会让人厌烦。
   2. 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。

1. He had worked alongside Frank and Mark and they had become friends
   他与弗兰克和马克一起工作过，并且成了朋友。
2. 'How is Frank?' he asked
   “弗兰克怎么样了？”他问道。
3. 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。
4. Frank Browne shook more sauce over his chips.
   弗兰克·布朗在炸薯条上又撒了些酱汁。
5. After their meeting, both men described the talks as frank, friendly and constructive
   会面之后，两位男士均形容此次会谈坦率、友好且富有建设性。
6. Frank Deford is a contributing editor for Vanity Fair magazine.
   弗兰克·德福特是杂志《名利场》的特约编辑。
7. Frank didn't like having the cops know where to find him.
   弗兰克不想让警察知道去哪里可以找到他。
8. I know Frank will be delighted to see you
   我知道弗兰克见到你会很高兴的。
9. Frank was in full flight when he reached them
   弗兰克正在拼命奔逃，这时他联系到了他们。
10. '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。
11. 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。
12. 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。
13. To be frank, he could also be a bit of a bore
    老实说，他有时也会让人厌烦。
14. 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。
15. Frank looked at Jim with imploring eyes.
    弗兰克以恳求的眼神看着吉姆。
16. She hadn't followed her instinct and because of this Frank was dead.
    她没有听从自己心里的话，弗兰克因此死了。
17. 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。
18. I'm not kidding, Frank. There's a cow out there, just standing around
    我没有开玩笑，弗兰克。外面有一头母牛，就站在附近。
19. 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。
20. You misheard me, Frank
    弗兰克，你听错了。
21. 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。
22. Frank is of the opinion that the 1934 yacht should have won.
    弗兰克认为本该是那艘1934年的帆船获胜。
23. Frank was there and he is a perfect peach.
    弗兰克在那儿，他是个非常可爱的人。
24. Mr Frank has seen the economy of his town slashed by the uprising.
    弗兰克先生亲历了自己城镇的经济因暴动而大幅下滑的过程。
25. Frank Deford is a special correspondent for Newsweek magazine.
    弗兰克·德福特是《新闻周刊》杂志的特派记者。
26. Even sensible Frank had fallen under her spell.
    甚至连一向理智的弗兰克都被她迷住了。
27. Ronan Rafferty had tied with Frank Nobilo.
    罗南·拉弗蒂和弗兰克·诺比洛打成了平局。
28. Frank has developed what I would term an unhealthy relationship with these people
    弗兰克与这些人的关系在我看来不正常。
29. 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。
30. To be frank, I don't like him.
    老实说，我不喜欢他。

  plain blunt candid direct frank【导航词义：坦率的】

  plain adj. 坦白的，直率的

〔辨析〕强调坦诚的、如实表达所思所想的。

  blunt adj. 耿直的，不客气的

〔辨析〕强调直言不讳的，即便可能使别人不悦。

  candid adj. 坦诚的，直言不讳的

〔辨析〕强调直率的，即使事实令人不舒服或尴尬也要直言相告，不加以隐瞒。

  direct adj. 率直的，直截了当的

〔辨析〕强调不拐弯抹角的。

  frank adj. 坦率的，坦诚的

〔辨析〕强调有话直说的，不隐瞒自己的观点、意见等。

noun

1. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked

   Synonym:    frankfurterhotdoghot dogdogwienerwienerwurstweenie

verb

1. exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks

2. stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing

   Synonym:    postmark

adj

1. characterized by directness in manner or speech
   1. blunt talking and straight shooting
   2. a blunt New England farmer
   3. I gave them my candid opinion
   4. forthright criticism
   5. a forthright approach to the problem
   6. tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
   7. it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
   8. plainspoken and to the point
   9. a point-blank accusation

   Synonym:    bluntcandidforthrightfree-spokenoutspokenplainspokenpoint-blankstraight-from-the-shoulder

2. clearly manifest
   1. frank enjoyment