honest
UK ['ɒn.ɪst] US ['ɑ:.nɪst] adjective
ESSENTIAL
■telling the truth or able to be trusted and not likely to steal, cheat or lie 诚实的；可信的•She's completely honest.她很诚实。 •I'd like you to give me an honest answer/your honest opinion.我希望你给我一个诚实的回答／坦诚的意见。 •He had an honest face (= He looked like he could be trusted).他看起来忠厚可信。 •To be honest (with you), I don't think it will be possible.（跟你）说老实话，我认为那根本不可能。 Opposite dishonest
UK ['ɒn.ɪst] US ['ɑ:.nɪst] adjective
honest (to God/goodness) informal
■used to emphasize that what you are saying is true （用于强调）上帝作证，说真的•I tried to be nice to him, honest to God I did!说真的，我试过对他好些。
UK ['ɒn.ɪst] US ['ɑ:.nɪst] adjective
make an honest living humorous
■earn money by working hard at a job 努力工作谋生
UK ['ɒn.ɪst] US ['ɑ:.nɪst] adjective
make an honest woman (out) of sb informal humorous
■to marry a woman you are having a sexual relationship with 娶（已经与自己发生性关系的女人）为妻 |