| 词汇 | example_english_plain-speaking |
| 释义 | Examples of plain speakingThese examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. The inhabitants of remote manufacturing villages on the ' wild, semicultivated hills and moors ' were known for their lack of deference, 'rugged ', and ' occasionally eccentric ' individualism, stoicism, and plainspeaking. He was widely renowned for his plainspeaking, and for the prominence that he gave to it. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I hope this occasion will be used for some very plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The special relationship does not exclude dissent or plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I am glad that the debate has been held, because it has provided us with an opportunity for some plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Perhaps a little plainspeaking will do good at a time like this. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Does he realise that detente can be strengthened only by plainspeaking on all sides? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There has been no shortage of plainspeaking today. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I have spoken bluntly because this is a matter of the utmost importance and requires plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Plain dealing, plainspeaking and an honest approach to others were important to them. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I think that a little plainspeaking will not do much harm. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I think probably our debates have been weakened by the lack of plainspeaking at times on this very difficult and delicate issue. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Some plainspeaking and firmness on this condition is, perhaps, justified. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 What we need now is plainspeaking, not evasive diplomacy. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Plainspeaking hurts no man and hurts no nation, provided that it is done honestly and with sincerity. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 However, if it is true that careless talk can cost lives, it is probably also true that lack of plainspeaking can, too. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I think it is high time there was a little plainspeaking on this matter. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I feel that in these matters plainspeaking is essential. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Is it not time for plainspeaking on this matter? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is a matter of importance, and it is a time for plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Plainspeaking will be in their interests; at least they will know where they stand. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There must be plainspeaking on where the money will come from to achieve this better distribution. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Only on the basis of that kind of plainspeaking can we possibly achieve these good relations. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I am using hard words because the time has come for plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I do not think that there is any harm in plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Surely there is a great deal to be said for plainspeaking in this matter of supreme importance. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 That is pretty plainspeaking, and it cannot be brushed on one side. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We have to ensure that some plainspeaking is done, and that it is done before this situation has drifted into the hands of extremists. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I hope that we will be told at the end of this debate, in the interests of plainspeaking and transparency. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 What is required is a little plainspeaking about what is now being done. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 They seem to be incapable of that plainspeaking to the world audience which alone can bring about a peace. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I think it is time there was some plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We have to fight clean, but we are going to have some plainspeaking, too. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I am going to end up with a little very plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We have had enough of it, and it is time we had plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is the lack of plainspeaking and friendly discussion which produces distrust and jealousy. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I know that many people feel that plainspeaking is a sign of disunity and weakness and is playing into the hands of the enemy. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The people of this country know that and respect plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I can offer plainspeaking from one who has worked in business, albeit one who has never run her own business. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 If we are getting rid of flummery and diplomatic language and adopting plainspeaking, let us drop these rather silly titles. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 That is rather plainspeaking, but that is where there is the greatest difference between the control of water and that of electricity. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is time that there was a little plainspeaking on that subject. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 That is perfectly plainspeaking, and it is the truth. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I am sure that he is the last person in the world to resent, or to be put off by plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 But the need, on the other hand, for plainspeaking is not only obvious but urgent. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It was not considered tactful, but the time for plainspeaking has now arrived. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The time has come for plainspeaking, and no half-truths and muttering like that of so many wizards. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 A friendship must be able to cope with criticism and plainspeaking. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English In those circumstances there is no reason why we should not meet and have some plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There was a time when he had a reputation for clear thinking and plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Today there is greater realism and more plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I think it is time for a little plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I do not think there was sufficient plainspeaking at the time the prices were announced. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 A degree of plainspeaking will not be misinterpreted. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I also feel that people appreciate his common-sense approach and plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Plainspeaking is the recipe which is usually offered. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is such plainspeaking for which we have long been waiting. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There are times when there must be plainspeaking, and the spectacle to which we have been treated to-day is one of them. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I begin to think that perhaps there is too much good will and too little plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There are a number of reasons for the need for plainspeaking, and one reason in particular. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We can avoid mutual recriminations even under the attractive label of plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Some of the sentiments expressed are plainspeaking and good. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He said that there was a need for plainspeaking in these matters. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 To me, it is a matter of common decency and plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It seems to me particularly so in the present case where the only alternative can possibly lie between silence and very plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I believe that there is much to be said for more plainspeaking and for more enlightenment, and that not too much should be hidden. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is a time for plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 This is a time for plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We can do it a little better outside, and it requires some plainspeaking in order that the people may realise fully what it is now proposed to do. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We have heard plainspeaking here. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We do not consider that close allies should be offended by plainspeaking about such issues. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Good plainspeaking is to be commended. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Dictatorships need plainspeaking, my friends. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English The situation demands plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 But we have had no clear thinking or plainspeaking from him today on the major problems on which he sought this debate in order to make constructive proposals. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I would not have thought that the profession itself was quite such a tender body as to be incapable of taking a little reasonable and modest plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is inevitable in a matter of this sort that there should be plainspeaking, and it is inevitable that, for the moment, our differences should seem to be accentuated. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Whatever happened to plainspeaking? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 In the past there was a great deal of plainspeaking about foreign affairs. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Of course, specific cases are very difficult to bring forward; and if they are to be brought forward they involve a certain amount of plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 That is pretty plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 But there must be plainspeaking about the economic consequences of membership of the union. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 This is, perhaps, plainspeaking. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Skilful diplomacy and tough and plainspeaking are certainly important, but let us not forget the part that chicken and vegetables will play in resolving the matter. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He is known to be loud and boisterous and believes in plainspeaking and taking direct action rather than sneaking around. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. It soon acquired a reputation for plainspeaking and controversy. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. He appeared to confuse the other guests with his direct, plainspeaking dialogue. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Plainspeaking of this order is not usually a way to win friends and influence people. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. He seems to have given offence by his plainspeaking, even in consecration sermons. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. The party's manifesto emphasizes efficiency and disinterestedness in governance, plainspeaking, and individual autonomy. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Although known for his blasphemous plainspeaking and a dislike of overly intellectual ideas, friends have declared that what he most values is clarity and robustness of thought. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Bushe's plainspeaking does not mean that she was untouched by contemporary notions of the proper role of women. Friends have to be frank with one another if they want to be true friends, and this is the time for plainspeaking. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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