outright
/ˌaʊtˈraɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6499 in the learning path
彻底地；直截了当地
Definitions
adv. Completely, immediately, or without hiding what you mean.
彻底地；直截了当地
adv. With full payment or ownership, rather than borrowing or sharing.
一次付清地；完全拥有地
adj. Complete or clear, with no attempt to hide it.
完全的；公然的
Example
My landlord rejected my request outright, without any discussion.
房东直接拒绝了我的请求，完全没有商量。
Rather than banning private cars outright, cities could encourage residents to use reliable and affordable public transport.
城市可以鼓励居民使用可靠且价格合理的公共交通，而不是全面禁止私家车。
Collocations
- reject outright
- buy outright
- an outright ban
- an outright lie
Synonyms
- completely
- directly
Antonyms
- partially
Usage tip
buy outright指一次付清；形容词常置于名词前。
FAQ
- What does outright mean?
- Completely, immediately, or without hiding what you mean. With full payment or ownership, rather than borrowing or sharing. Complete or clear, with no attempt to hide it.
- How is outright pronounced?
- UK /ˌaʊtˈraɪt/, US /ˌaʊtˈraɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
