to tell the truth... 老实说……

【用法透视】

该句用来表达自己的真实想法。同类的表达形式很多，如："truth to tell...;frankly speaking...;to be honest..."。

【支持范例】

1. To tell the truth, I forgot it was your birthday last week.

说实话，我忘了上星期那天是你的生日。

2. Frankly speaking, I don't like Beijing Opera.

老实说，我不喜欢京剧。

3. To be honest, that red blouse does not match your skin.

说实话，那件红色上衣与你的肤色不配。

【会话记忆】

A: May I have a look at that vase, please?

我可以看一下那个花瓶吗?

B: Of course. It's the best one I have here - and it's only 300 yuan.

当然。这是我最好的存货——只要三百元。

A: Oh, it's really nice, but to tell the truth, that's far too expensive.

的确不错。不过老实说我觉得太贵了。

B: Really? Even for such an excellent one?

是吗?这么好的东西你也嫌贵。