| 单词 | transparent |
| 释义 | transparent (once / 457 pages) adj You can see right through something transparent. A window is transparent, but so are the intentions of a Peeping Tom looking through that window. Obviously the glass of a window is transparent, but transparency is also a way to describe something that is clearly understood and lacks any deception or secrecy. Reporters use it these days to describe the ideal way for government to develop policy, where voters can see the process and how decisions are achieved. Some in government, however, would argue that the leaking of top-secret information takes it a step too far. WORD FAMILYtransparent: semitransparent, transparence, transparency, transparently, transparentness+/semitransparent: semitransparency/transparency: transparencies USAGE EXAMPLES“We need to understand what is collected and be transparent. We need some kind of oversight in place before the line gets pushed too far.” Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) In fact, they are axiomatic and, increasingly, transparent. The Guardian(Jan 01, 2017) “Ron,” said the other voice, with transparent disbelief. The Guardian(Dec 31, 2016) 1adj transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity transparent crystal Syn crystal clear, crystalline, limpid, lucid, pellucid clear allowing light to pass through 2adj so thin as to transmit light transparent chiffon Syn cobwebby, diaphanous, filmy, gauze-like, gauzy, gossamer, see-through, sheer, vaporous, vapourous thin of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section 3adj easily understood or seen through (because of a lack of subtlety) a transparent explanation a transparent lie Syn obvious easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind 4adj free of deceit Syn guileless square, straight characterized by honesty and fairness |
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