1550s, "directly forward, right ahead," from straight (adj.1) + forward (adv.). In reference to language, from 1806. Related: Straightforwardly; straightforwardness.
权威例句
1. Next summer's exams would be straightforward to administer and mark.
明年夏天的考试在执行和评分上都将很简单。
2. This is a straightforward case, as these things go.
同其他同类情况相比,这件事还算简单。
3. It was not as straightforward as we were led to believe.
这事并非如我们所误以为的那样简单。
4. The question seemed straightforward enough.
这个问题看起来够简单的。
5. Disposable nappies are fairly straightforward to put on.