flat out

英 美
  • 全速地;直率地
  • flat adj.平坦的;扁平的;单调的;断然的;[音乐]降音的;气不足的adv.平直地;直截了当;低于标准音高地n.公寓;平面部分;[音乐]降半音;泄气轮胎v.变平;降调;住公寓
  • out adv.出;在外;完prep.向外;在外面v.出来;暴露;驱逐;熄灭;伸出;公开…的同性恋身份
Adverb:
  1. in a blunt direct manner;

    "he spoke bluntly"
    "he stated his opinion flat-out"
    "he was criticized roundly"

  2. at top speed;

    "he ran flat out to catch the bus"
    "he was off down the road like blue murder"

    1. I tell him straight out that I think he is lying.
      我直率地对他说我认为他是在撒谎。
    2. When Ann entered the beauty contest,her little brother told her straight out that she was crazy.
      当安报名参加选美赛时,她的小弟弟直率地说她简直是疯了。