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单词 honest
释义

honest

UK /ˈɒnɪst/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    a person who is honest does not tell lies or cheat people, and obeys the law

    Most young people are decent and honest.

    an honest man

    honest about:

    I haven’t been completely honest about my past experience.

    honest with:

    Thank you for being so honest with me.

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe honest and sincere people and behaviour
    1. 1a
      used about the things that someone says and does

      I want you to give me an honest answer.

      An honest appraisal of his ability can only help him.

      an honest mistake (=not intentional):

      I gave her the wrong amount of money, but it was an honest mistake.

      Synonyms and related words

      Words used to describe honest and sincere people and behaviour
  2. 2
    honest work is a job that you work fairly hard at

    When is the last time Charlie did any honest work?

    an honest living:

    I’m just trying to earn an honest living (=earn money by working hard).

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe jobs and work

phrases

honest (to God)
the honest truth
make an honest woman (out) of someone
to be honest

honest

US /ˈɑnəst/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    a person who is honest does not tell lies or cheat people, and obeys the law

    Most young people are decent and honest.

    an honest man

    honest about:

    I haven’t been completely honest about my past experience.

    honest with:

    Thank you for being so honest with me.

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe honest and sincere people and behavior
    1. 1a
      used about the things that someone says and does

      I want you to give me an honest answer.

      An honest appraisal of his ability can only help him.

      an honest mistake (=not intentional):

      I gave her the wrong amount of money, but it was an honest mistake.

      Synonyms and related words

      Words used to describe honest and sincere people and behavior
  2. 2
    honest work is a job that you work fairly hard at

    When is the last time Charlie did any honest work?

    an honest living:

    I’m just trying to earn an honest living (=earn money by working hard).

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe jobs and work

phrases

honest (to God)
the honest truth
make an honest woman (out) of someone
to be honest
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