directness
noun [ U ] uk/daɪˈrekt.nəs/ /dɪˈrekt.nəs/ us/daɪˈrekt.nəs/ /dɪˈrekt.nəs/
(HONESTY)
直率，坦率
the quality of saying what you think in a very honest way, without worrying about other people's opinions
Their work has a directness and emotional honesty that's difficult to find in contemporary art. 他们的作品直截了当，情感真诚，这在当代艺术中很难见到。
He handled the embarrassing crisis with characteristic directness. 他以自己独特的直截了当的态度化解了这场尴尬的危机。
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- The book treats a difficult subject with great simplicity and directness.
- What makes us most uncomfortable is the film's emotional directness.
- He addresses this big topic with a refreshing directness.
(STRAIGHTNESS)
直接
the quality of moving in a straight line towards something or someone without stopping or changing direction
He will always trouble defenders with the speed and directness of his running. 他总是会以跑动的速度和直接性给防守者带来麻烦。
They deserved victory for a greater variety and directness in attack. 他们的进攻手段既丰富又直接，理应获得胜利。
See: direct
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- UK Cyclists have been directed to former walkways in order to improve the directness of their journeys.
- Integration with vehicular traffic would be acceptable, provided that directness of route was in no way compromised.