downright ['daʊn.raɪt] informal adjective [before noun] adverb ■(especially of something bad) extremely or very great (尤指不好的事情)极端(的),极大(的),十足(的)•She's being downright difficult and obstructive.她这个人很难相处,而且总喜欢与人作对。 •I think the way she's been treated is a downright disgrace.我认为那样对待她是一种奇耻大辱。 •These working conditions are unhealthy, if not downright (= and probably extremely) dangerous.这种工作环境即使称不上非常危险,也是对身体有害的。 |