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..."。 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。 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？
