Shaikh Fahim has already shown in recent public statements that he is inclined to be 【forthright】 about the threat posed by the UAE’s neighbours across the Gulf.
A、forthcoming
B、former
C、upright
D、straightforward
【正确答案】:D
【名师解析】:选项D "straightforward" 是正确答案。"Straightforward" 意味着直接、坦率、不拐弯抹角,这与题目中提到的 Shaikh Fahim 在公共声明中表现出的态度一致,即他倾向于直接表达对海湾地区邻国构成威胁的看法。其他选项中,"forthcoming" 意为即将到来的或愿意提供信息的,"former" 意为前者或前任的,"upright" 意为正直的或竖直的,这些选项都不符合题目中描述的 Shaikh Fahim 的态度。