outright

• adv. 全部地；立刻地；率直地；一直向前；痛快地
• adj. 完全的，彻底的；直率的；总共的

out-,向外，right,直接的，正确的。用于副词词义彻底的，十足的。

outright (adv.)

c. 1300, "completely, entirely; openly, directly; at once, without hesitation," from out (adv.) + right (adj.1)). Meaning "all at once" is attested from c. 1600. As an adjective, "direct, downright," from 1530s.

1. The resolution stopped short of an outright declaration of independence.

这项决议几乎成为公开的独立宣言。

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2. The response of the audience varied from outright rejection to warm hospitality.

观众反应不一，有人完全不能接受，也有人击掌叫好。

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3. Sharon laughed outright.

莎伦放声大笑.

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4. I determined that I would ask him outright.

我下定决心要直截了当地问他。

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5. The peace plan wasn't rejected outright.

和平计划没有遭到全盘拒绝.

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