1. "Thanks" can be useful, as it is able to bridge the divide between the formality of "thank you" and the downright relaxed "cheers". “Thanks”很有用,因为它能够在正式的“thank you”和完全放松的“cheers”之间架起一座桥梁。
2. The man was downright rude to us. 这个家伙对我们无礼至极。
3. It's not just stupid—it's downright dangerous. 这岂止是愚蠢—简直是危险。
4. There was suspicion and even downright hatred between them. 他们之间相互怀疑甚至极度仇恨。
5. She couldn't think of anything to say that wasn't downright rude. 她除了破口大骂之外再也说不出什么。