商务英语：今日热词——直言不讳

通感

(noun, MEDICAL) The neurological condition of having blended senses in which colors can be associated with particular sounds, forms with tastes, etc.

例句

EXAMPLE: The famous orchestral composer has synesthesia, and he says that he often hears certain musical tones when he sees certain colors.

这位著名管弦乐作曲家具有通感，他说常常在看到某种颜色时耳边响起某种曲调。

直言不讳

To speak in a very direct and abrupt manner, perhaps without being tactful or sensitive.

EXAMPLE: I only corrected my sloppy dressing habits when my boss decided to put it bluntly and tell me that my careless appearance would hurt my future career.

老板决定直言不讳跟我说，不注意外表会影响职业前途，这时候我才改正了不修边幅的习惯。