자신의 생각이나 감정을 숨김없이 정직하고 직접적으로 표현하는
Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with difficult or unpleasant matters.
예문:
"I'll be frank: I don't think you're ready for this responsibility."
"They had a frank discussion about the future of their relationship."
의심의 여지 없이 분명하게 드러나거나 노골적인
Unmistakable, obvious, or undisguised in appearance or quality.
예문:
"The patient showed frank signs of internal bleeding."
"He looked at the masterpiece with frank amazement."
우편 요금이 지불되었음을 나타내기 위해 우편물에 공식적인 직인을 찍다
To stamp an official mark on a letter or parcel to indicate that postage has been paid or is waived.
예문:
"The machine can frank thousands of envelopes an hour."
"The member of parliament franked the letter with his signature."
우편 요금 지불 또는 면제를 나타내는 공식적인 도장이나 서명
An official mark or signature on a piece of mail indicating paid or free postage.
예문:
"The envelope's frank indicated it was sent from a government office."
"A clear frank on a vintage postcard can increase its value to collectors."
사람이나 물건이 특정 장소를 자유롭게 통과하거나 출입할 수 있게 하다
To facilitate or pay for the passage of someone or something through a place or society.
예문:
"His father's name franked him into the city's most elite circles."
"The special permit franked the researchers through the restricted zone."
6세기에 갈리아를 정복하고 서유럽을 지배했던 게르만 민족의 일원
A member of a Germanic people that conquered Gaul in the 6th century and controlled much of western Europe.
예문:
"The Franks established the Merovingian dynasty in what is now France."
"Clovis I united the Franks under a single ruler for the first time."