单词 | straight |
释义 | straight1 of 4adjective ˈstrāt 1 a : free from curves, bends, angles, or irregularities straight hair straight timber b : generated by a point moving continuously in the same direction and expressed by a linear equation a straight line the straight segment of a curve 2 a : lying along or holding to a direct or proper course or method a straight thinker b : candid, frank a straight answer c : coming directly from a trustworthy source a straight tip on the horses d(1) : having the elements in an order the straight sequence of events (2) : consecutive 12 straight days e : having the cylinders arranged in a single straight line a straight 8-cylinder engine f : plumb, vertical the picture isn't quite straight 3 a : exhibiting honesty and fairness straight dealing b : properly ordered or arranged set the kitchen straight set us straight on that issue also : correct get the facts straight c : free from extraneous matter : unmixed straight whiskey d : marked by no exceptions or deviations in support of a principle or party votes a straight Democratic ticket e : having a fixed price for each regardless of the number sold f : not deviating from an indicated pattern writes straight humor a straight-A student g(1) : exhibiting no deviation from what is established or accepted as usual, normal, or proper : conventional also : square sense 5f (2) : not using or under the influence of drugs or alcohol h(1) : of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to or between people of the opposite sex : heterosexual sense 1a (2) : of, relating to, or involving sexual activity between individuals of the opposite sex : heterosexual sense 1b 4 : being the only form of remuneration on straight commission straightish ˈstrā-tish adjective straightly adverb straightness noun straight 2 of 4adverb : in a straight manner came straight home from work straight 3 of 4verb straighted; straighting; straights transitive verb chiefly Scotland : straighten straight 4 of 4noun1 : something that is straight: such as a : a straight line or arrangement b : straightaway especially : homestretch c : a true or honest report or course 2 a : a sequence (as of shots, strokes, or moves) resulting in a perfect score in a game or contest b : first place at the finish of a horse race : win 3 : a poker hand containing five cards in sequence but not of the same suit see poker illustration 4 : a person who adheres to conventional attitudes and mores straight 1 of 2 adjective1 as in linear free from irregularities or digressions in course in the wide, open spaces of the West some rural roads are incredibly straight Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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2 as in honest conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue a store owner known and trusted for his straight dealings Synonyms & Similar Words
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3 as in pure free from added matter would you like that whiskey straight or with soda? Synonyms & Similar Words
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4 as in outspoken free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions you should be straight with your boss and tell him that you're not happy with the current situation Synonyms & Similar Words
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5 as in direct going straight to the point clearly and firmly a politician who can never give a straight answer to questions about his positions Synonyms & Similar Words
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6 as in sober not having one's mind affected by alcohol I'll drive the car, since I seem to be the only one of us who is straight at the moment Synonyms & Similar Words
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7 as in consecutive following one after another without others coming in between I was awake for two straight days Synonyms & Similar Words
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straight 2 of 2adverb1 as in right in a direct line or course when we got to the airport, we went straight to the baggage claim area Synonyms & Similar Words
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2 as in plain in an honest and direct manner we gave it to him straight: his performance would have to improve—or he was out Synonyms & Similar Words
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