rough

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NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

adj.

Not smooth or even; approximate or not carefully finished; turbulent or harsh.

粗糙的;粗暴的;大致的;艰难的

v.

To create something in an approximate or unfinished form; to treat roughly or violently.

草拟;粗暴对待

n.

The unmowed area bordering a golf course fairway; a rough or unfinished state.

(高尔夫球场的)深草区;粗糙状态

adv.

In a rough or violent manner.

粗糙地;粗暴地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
roughother
=rough

Common Collocations

  • 1.rough estimate粗略估计
  • 2.rough draft草稿/初稿
  • 3.rough patch艰难时期
  • 4.diamond in the rough璞玉/未经雕琢的人才

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The carpenter sanded down the rough edges of the wooden table.

  • 2.

    Can you give me a rough estimate of how long the project will take?

  • 3.

    She had a rough childhood, but she grew up to be remarkably resilient.

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