不知從什么時(shí)候開始，“講真”二字流行開來，時(shí)不時(shí)地出現(xiàn)在大家的口頭禪里。這個(gè)詞言簡意賅，中文意思讓人一聽就懂。那你知道“講真”用英語應(yīng)該怎么說嗎？

1. actually: 其實(shí)，事實(shí)上

Actually, I didn't see her - I just heard her voice.
實(shí)際上，我并沒有看見她，只是聽到了她的聲音。

2. to put it bluntly: 坦率說

To put it bluntly, I can't afford it.
坦率地說，我買不起。

3. to be candid with you: 坦白的說

To be candid with you, I think you're making a dreadful mistake.
跟你說實(shí)話，我覺得你在犯一個(gè)可怕的錯(cuò)誤。

4. to be perfectly frank with you (= Frankly): 十分坦誠的說

To be perfectly frank with you, I don't think she's the woman for the job.
十分坦誠地告訴你，我認(rèn)為她不適合做那份工作。

5. tell me straight: 坦白說

Tell me straight, would you rather we didn't go tonight?
請?zhí)拱赘嬖V我，你是不是希望我們今天晚上不去？

6. to be honest (= Speaking honestly): 老實(shí)說

To be honest, I don't think it will be possible.
說老實(shí)話，我認(rèn)為那根本不可能。

7. to tell the truth: 說實(shí)話

To tell the truth, I'm quite pleased he's not coming.
說實(shí)話，他不來我很高興。

8. stop/quit beating around the bush: 別繞彎子

Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you want.
別拐彎抹角了，直接告訴我你到底想怎么樣。

（中國日報(bào)網(wǎng)英語點(diǎn)津 杜娟）