"bluntness" in Chinese (Simplified)
直率直言不讳
Definition
直率是指说话诚实直接,经常不顾及礼貌或修饰语气。有时这种方式可能让人觉得有些生硬或不礼貌。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Bluntness” 通常带有中性或负面色彩,被认为是真诚但往往显得生硬。常见搭配如“her bluntness”。不要混淆“directness”,后者更温和。
Examples
Her bluntness sometimes surprises people.
她的**直率**有时会让人吃惊。
He spoke with bluntness about the problem.
他以**直率**的方式谈论了这个问题。
People respect her bluntness and honesty.
人们尊重她的**直率**和诚实。
I appreciated his bluntness—at least I knew exactly where I stood.
我欣赏他的**直率**—至少我清楚自己的处境。
Sometimes bluntness can hurt feelings, even if the truth is needed.
有时候,**直率**会伤害感情,即使确实需要说真话。
His bluntness gets him into trouble, but he doesn't like pretending.
他的**直率**经常让他惹麻烦,但他不喜欢伪装。