Honest Meaning in English
word
/ˈɑnəst/
AH-nist
/ˈɒnɪst/
O-nist
释义
Telling the truth and not lying, cheating, or stealing. An honest person is trustworthy and open about what they think or feel.
用法与细微差别
Common in both formal and informal settings. Often used for people, but also for actions or opinions ('an honest answer'). Not to be confused with 'frank' (directness) or 'modest' (humility). Frequently paired with 'to be honest'. Opposite: 'dishonest'.
Spanish: honesto - sinceroPortuguese (BR): honesto - sinceroPortuguese (PT): honesto - sinceroChinese (Simplified): 诚实的 - 正直的Chinese (Traditional): 誠實的 - 正直的Hindi: ईमानदारArabic: صادق - أمينBengali: সৎ - সত্যবাদীRussian: честныйJapanese: 正直な - 誠実なVietnamese: thành thật - trung thựcKorean: 정직한Turkish: dürüstUrdu: ایماندار - صادقIndonesian: jujur - jujur secara moral
例句
She is always honest with her friends.
basic
Please give me an honest answer.
basic
People trust him because he is honest.
basic
To be honest, I didn’t like the movie much.
natural
It’s hard to find truly honest politicians these days.
natural
If you make a mistake, it’s best to be honest about it.
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