"get the facts straight" in Chinese (Simplified)
搞清事实
Definition
在表达观点或发表声明前,确保自己确切了解一件事的真实详情。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于半正式表达,经常在讨论、辩论或澄清谣言时使用,多用于'我们需要先搞清事实'这样的说法。不适用于很简单或显然的信息。
Examples
Before we decide, let's get the facts straight.
在做决定前,我们先**搞清事实**吧。
It's important to get the facts straight before blaming anyone.
在指责任何人之前,先**搞清事实**很重要。
You should get the facts straight about the story.
你应该先**搞清事实**,再谈这个故事。
If we're going to argue, can we please get the facts straight first?
如果我们要争论,能先**搞清事实**吗?
People are spreading rumors—let's get the facts straight before reacting.
大家都在传谣,我们先**搞清事实**,再反应。
You can't solve the problem until you get the facts straight.
只有**搞清事实**,你才能解决问题。