straight
/streɪt/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1242 in the learning path
直的；笔直的
Definitions
adj. not curved or bent
直的；笔直的
adv. directly, without turning or stopping
径直；直接
adj. honest and clear rather than hiding the truth
坦诚的；直率的
Example
Use a ruler to draw a straight line.
用尺子画一条直线。
Building straight roads across mountainous regions can be expensive and may damage natural habitats.
在山区修建笔直的道路可能成本高昂，还可能破坏自然栖息地。
Collocations
- a straight line
- go straight ahead
- a straight answer
Word family
- straighten (v)
- straightness (n)
Antonyms
- curved
- bent
Usage tip
straight本身可作副词，不用加-ly。
FAQ
- What does straight mean?
- not curved or bent directly, without turning or stopping honest and clear rather than hiding the truth
- How is straight pronounced?
- UK /streɪt/, US /streɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
