frank
gb/fɹˈæŋk/ us/fɹˈæŋk/
B1
Inggeris
őszinte, nyílt, egyértelmű, manifeszt, nyilvánvaló, hot dog, virsli, bérmentesítő jelzés, bérmentesít
B2
1
Corak penggunaan:
a frank [conversation/answer/admission]
She gave a frank assessment of the team's chances.
Őszinte értékelést adott a csapat esélyeiről.
We need a frank conversation about money.
Őszinte beszélgetésre van szükségünk a pénzről.
His frank comments surprised everyone in the meeting.
Contoh untuk pelajar
Please be frank with me.
Kérlek, légy őszinte velem.
He is frank and honest.
Ő őszinte és becsületes.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may confuse frank (honest) with friendly; a frank comment can sound blunt or critical.
Maksud
honest and direct in speech
Kolokasi
frank discussion
|frank conversation
|frank talk
|frank admission
|frank answer
|frank appraisal
|frank criticism
|frank remark
|frank warning
|refreshingly frank
Sinonim
candid (Often suggests honest openness without trying to soften the truth.)
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straightforward (Emphasizes clarity and simplicity as well as honesty.)
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blunt (Suggests frankness that may sound harsh or rude.)
Antonim
guarded (Careful and not fully open about thoughts or feelings.)
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evasive (Avoiding a clear or direct answer.)
Tema
communication
|relationships
|emotions
Definisi
honest and direct
Open, honest, and direct in what you say, even when the truth may be uncomfortable.
C1
FORMAL
2
Corak penggunaan:
frank [pain/bleeding/signs]
The scan showed frank bleeding, so they moved quickly.
A vizsgálat egyértelmű vérzést mutatott ki, ezért gyorsan intézkedtek.
By the second day, there were frank signs of infection.
A második napra már a fertőzés egyértelmű jelei mutatkoztak.
The patient reported frank pain when walking.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The doctor saw frank signs of infection.
Az orvos a fertőzés egyértelmű jeleit látta.
Kesilapan biasa:
This sense is more formal and often used in medical/academic contexts; it does not mean 'honest' here.
Maksud
clear and unmistakable
Kolokasi
frank pain
|frank bleeding
|frank symptoms
|frank signs
|frank infection
|frank malignancy
|frank blood
|frank weakness
Sinonim
overt (Often used for something clearly seen or done openly.)
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clear (General word; less specialized than 'frank' in this sense.)
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unmistakable (Emphasizes that it cannot be confused with something else.)
Antonim
subtle (Not obvious; difficult to notice.)
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hidden (Not visible or not clearly shown.)
Tema
health
|formal_writing
Definisi
very clear and easy to see
Clearly shown or plainly present; not hidden or doubtful.
KATA NAMA
B1
INFORMAL
3
Corak penggunaan:
a [beef/chicken] frank
I’ll take a frank with mustard, please.
Kérek egy hot dogot mustárral, legyen szíves.
They grilled franks for the kids after the game.
A meccs után virslit sütöttek a gyerekeknek.
She cut up a frank and added it to the beans.
Contoh untuk pelajar
I ate a frank for lunch.
Egy hot dogot ettem ebédre.
Kesilapan biasa:
Often used in American English; 'frank' is less common than 'hot dog' in many contexts.
Maksud
a hot dog
Kolokasi
beef frank
|turkey frank
|a grilled frank
|a frank in a bun
|frank and bun
|eat a frank
|cook franks
Sinonim
hot dog (The most common everyday term.)
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frankfurter (More formal or specific; often shortened to 'frank'.)
Tema
food
|daily_life
Definisi
a hot dog sausage
A hot dog (a cooked sausage), especially as served in a bun.
KATA NAMA
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Corak penggunaan:
a frank on [a letter/envelope]
The envelope carried an official frank instead of a stamp.
A borítékon bélyeg helyett hivatalos bérmentesítő jelzés szerepelt.
Mail sent under a congressional frank does not require postage.
A kongresszusi bérmentesítéssel feladott küldemények után nem kell postaköltséget fizetni.
The clerk checked the frank before sorting the letters.
Contoh untuk pelajar
This letter has a frank, not a stamp.
Ezen a levélen bérmentesítő jelzés van, nem bélyeg.
Kesilapan biasa:
Not the same as a regular 'stamp'; a frank is an official authorization mark.
Maksud
postal mark for free postage
Kolokasi
official frank
|congressional frank
|postal frank
|a franked envelope
|apply a frank
|free frank
Sinonim
franking mark (More explicit term; used in postal contexts.)
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postmark (Related postal marking, but a postmark mainly shows date/place, not payment authorization.)
Tema
mail
|business
|government
Definisi
an official mark that pays for mail
An official signature, stamp, or printed mark on mail showing that postage has been paid or that the item can be sent without payment.
KATA KERJA
C1
TECHNICAL
5
bérmentesít
C2
Corak penggunaan:
frank [a letter/envelope]
Staff members franked the envelopes before the mailing went out.
A munkatársak bérmentesítették a borítékokat, mielőtt feladták volna a küldeményeket.
The office is allowed to frank official correspondence.
Az iroda bérmentesítheti a hivatalos levelezést.
Each package must be franked and logged before pickup.
Contoh untuk pelajar
They franked the letters at the office.
Az irodában bérmentesítették a leveleket.
Kesilapan biasa:
This verb is specialized; in everyday English people usually say 'stamp a letter' or 'put a stamp on it.'
Maksud
mark mail as postage paid
Kolokasi
frank a letter
|frank an envelope
|frank the mail
|frank correspondence
|machine-frank
Sinonim
stamp (General verb for putting postage on mail; not always free/official.)
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endorse (Can mean to sign to authorize, but is broader than postal use.)
Antonim
refuse (Opposite action: not authorizing the mailing.)
Tema
mail
|business
|government
Definisi
to put an official postage mark on mail
To stamp, sign, or otherwise mark mail to show that postage has been paid or that it can be sent free of charge.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
frank
IPA
GB/fɹˈæŋk/
US/fɹˈæŋk/
Suku kata dan tekanan
frank (1 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (frank)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
- Base: frank
- Comparative: franker
- Superlative: frankest
Noun
- Base: frank
- Plural: franks
Verb
- Base: frank
- 3rd Person Singular: franks
- Present Participle: franking
- Past: franked
Keluarga kata
Ungkapan
be frank with someone
1/bˈi fɹˈæŋk wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
tell someone the truth directly
to tell someone something honestly
Contoh
- I’ll be frank with you: we’re over budget.
- She was frank with her manager about needing time off.
- Be frank with me about what happened.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- Please be frank with me.
- I was frank with my friend.
to be frank
1/tə bˈi fɹˈæŋk/
fixed phrase
speaking honestly and directly
I will say this honestly.
Contoh
- To be frank, I don’t think this plan will work.
- To be frank, your presentation needs more data.
- To be frank, I’m not comfortable with the timeline.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- To be frank, I am tired.
- To be frank, I disagree.