Definition
In a direct and explicit manner; stating something very clearly.
直接了当地，明确地
The manager didn't say he was unhappy with my performance in so many words, but the implication was very clear.
经理没有直接说他对我的表现不满意，但他的暗示非常明显。
She didn't say she was quitting in so many words, but she made it very clear that she would be leaving soon.
她没有直接说她要辞职，但她非常清楚地表示她很快会离开。
I didn't tell them I disagreed in so many words, but I made my position clear through my actions.
我没有直接告诉他们我不同意，但我通过行动表明了我的立场。