[attrib.](of something bad or unpleasant)utter; complete (used for emphasis)
〈贬〉 (坏事或令人不快的事)十足的,完全的,彻头彻尾的(表示强调)
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it's a downright disgrace .那是奇耻大辱。
(of a person's manner or behaviour)straightforward; so direct as to be blunt
(人的举止或行为)直率的,直截了当的;生硬的
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her common sense and downright attitude to life surprised him .她的常识和对生活的直率态度让他感到吃惊。
to an extreme degree; thoroughly
非常;彻底地,完全地
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he was downright rude .他十分粗鲁。