“讲真”英文怎么说？ <img src="/data/attachement/jpg/site1/20151209/0023ae82c89f17d215a352.jpg" border="0" />

不知从什么时候开始，“讲真”二字流行开来，时不时地出现在大家的口头禅里。这个词言简意赅，中文意思让人一听就懂。那你知道“讲真”用英语应该怎么说吗？

1. actually: 其实，事实上

Actually, I didn't see her - I just heard her voice.
实际上，我并没有看见她，只是听到了她的声音。

2. to put it bluntly: 坦率说

To put it bluntly, I can't afford it.
坦率地说，我买不起。

3. to be candid with you: 坦白的说

To be candid with you, I think you're making a dreadful mistake.
跟你说实话，我觉得你在犯一个可怕的错误。

4. to be perfectly frank with you (= Frankly): 十分坦诚的说

To be perfectly frank with you, I don't think she's the woman for the job.
十分坦诚地告诉你，我认为她不适合做那份工作。

5. tell me straight: 坦白说

Tell me straight, would you rather we didn't go tonight?
请坦白告诉我，你是不是希望我们今天晚上不去？

6. to be honest (= Speaking honestly): 老实说

To be honest, I don't think it will be possible.
说老实话，我认为那根本不可能。

7. to tell the truth: 说实话

To tell the truth, I'm quite pleased he's not coming.
说实话，他不来我很高兴。

8. stop/quit beating around the bush: 别绕弯子

Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you want.
别拐弯抹角了，直接告诉我你到底想怎么样。

（中国日报网英语点津 杜娟）