honest/'ɒnɪst $ 'ɑː-/

a. always telling the truth, and never lying, cheating or stealing

a. 诚实的，正直的；坦率的：an honest boy/face 诚实的孩子/脸

◇an honest answer 坦率的回答

◇[honest with sb] He's always been honest with her. 他一直真心待她。

to be honest (with you) 坦率地（对你）说：To be honest, I don't think it is a good book. 坦率地说，我认为这不是一本好书。

构词源自honour

常犯错误

✗ a honest man

✓ an honest man 一个诚实的人

谚语Honesty is the best policy. 诚实总是上策。