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candid

英 ['kændɪd]美['kændɪd]
  • adj. 公正的;坦白的;率直的;偷拍的
  • n. (Candid)人名;(罗)坎迪德

英英释意


1. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion;
"blunt talking and straight shooting"
"a blunt New England farmer"
"I gave them my candid opinion"
"forthright criticism"
"a forthright approach to the problem"
"tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"
"it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"
"plainspoken and to the point"
"a point-blank accusation"
2. informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared;
"a candid photograph"
"a candid interview"
3. openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness;
"his candid eyes"
"an open and trusting nature"
"a heart-to-heart talk"
4. starkly realistic;
"I have never lacked candid critics in my own ranks"-Clement Atlee
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