Definition
In a direct and explicit manner; stating something very clearly.
直接了當地，明確地
The manager didn't say he was unhappy with my performance in so many words, but the implication was very clear.
經理沒有直接說他對我的表現不滿意，但他的暗示非常明顯。
She didn't say she was quitting in so many words, but she made it very clear that she would be leaving soon.
她沒有直接說她要辭職，但她非常清楚地表示她很快會離開。
I didn't tell them I disagreed in so many words, but I made my position clear through my actions.
我沒有直接告訴他們我不同意，但我通過行動表明了我的立場。