Question

To tell the truth, I don't agree with you.

To tell the truth, I don't agree with you.

请问To tell the truth做什么成分？能换成Tell the truth, I don't agree with you.或者是Tell me the truth, I don't agree with you.吗？

Answer 1

1. to tell the truth是不定式做独立语/成分。

2. 不能换成Tell the truth, I don't agree with you.或者是Tell me the truth, I don't agree with you.

3. 类似的独立成分有：
to tell you the truth
to begin with
to be honest (with you)
honestly speaking
它们都是用来引出一句话的，为固定搭配。

Answer 2

To tell you the truth, I hate to do it.
老实告诉你,我不愿意做这事。