c. 1300, "completely, entirely; openly, directly; at once, without hesitation," from out (adv.) + right (adj.1)). Meaning "all at once" is attested from c. 1600. As an adjective, "direct, downright," from 1530s.
雙語例句
1. The resolution stopped short of an outright declaration of independence.
這項(xiàng)決議幾乎成為公開的獨(dú)立宣言。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The response of the audience varied from outright rejection to warm hospitality.