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完全的, 彻底的
complete or total, without limitation or moderation
- What you just said is a downright falsehood.
你刚才说的是彻头彻尾的谎言。
- The storm was a downright disaster for the entire region.
这场风暴对整个地区来说是一场彻底的灾难。
- That's a downright insult to anyone who cares about fairness.
这对任何关心公平的人来说都是彻底的侮辱。
- It was a downright miracle that no one got hurt.
没有人受伤，这简直是一个彻头彻尾的奇迹。
- His excuse was a downright fabrication, and everyone knew it.
他的借口是一个彻头彻尾的捏造，大家都知道。
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直率的, 直接的
direct and frank, especially in speech or behavior
- She gave a downright answer that silenced the room.
她给出了一个直截了当的回答，让整个房间都安静了下来。
- He's a downright person who never sugarcoats the truth.
他是一个直率的人，从不对真相加以粉饰。
- The manager was downright in expressing his disappointment.
经理在表达他的失望时非常直率。
- I admire her for being so downright about her intentions.
我钦佩她对自己的意图如此直率。
- His downright honesty can be refreshing, or abrasive.
他直率的诚实可以令人耳目一新，也可以令人不快。