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candidly

🇬🇧 UK/ˈkændɪdlɪ/🇺🇸 US/'kændidli/
C2

Definitions

adv.

In an honest and straightforward manner; frankly.

坦率地;直言不讳地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
candglow, white, shine
+
idhaving the quality of
+
lyin the manner of
=candidly

Common Collocations

  • 1.speak candidly坦诚地说
  • 2.answer candidly坦率地回答

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He spoke candidly about his struggles and vulnerabilities.

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