upfront

language: zh

definitions

  1. adjective
    relating to money that is paid or provided in advance of a transaction or service.
    zh: 预付的
  2. adjective
    being honest, direct, and frank in one's manner or communication.
    zh: 直率的
  3. adverb
    in advance; beforehand.
    zh: 预先

examples

  1. The higher upfront costs of electric vehicles can be a barrier to adoption.

    电动汽车较高的前期成本可能成为普及的障碍。

  2. She was very upfront about her intentions from the very beginning.

    她从一开始就对自己的意图非常直率。

  3. You need to pay the full amount upfront.

    你需要预先支付全额。