It is unkind, and, to speak plainly, has a touch of charlatanism in it.

这样做很残忍，坦白地说，简直有欺骗的味道。

youdao

The heart also of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.

性急者的心必明白知识，口吃者的舌头必说话清楚。

youdao

I want to speak plainly and candidly about this issue tonight, because every American should know that it directly affects you and your family's well-being.

今晚我直率地表白这一问题，是因为每一位美国人都知道，它关系到你和你家庭的幸福。

youdao

This ability to speak plainly and clearly to his audience was also evident in his writing.

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"Bringing in an external person has allowed staff and outside suppliers to speak plainly and many of the messages being conveyed are uncomfortable and challenging ones, " he said.

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I'm going to speak plainly and honestly about what's happened here because the American people are trying to figure out how can something have 90% support and yet not happen.

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