roughen
UK/'rʌfәn/US
GREB1
Definitions
v.
To make or become rough or less smooth
使变粗糙；变粗糙
Root Breakdown
Native Englishroughother
+
ento put into, to cause
=roughen
Common Collocations
- 1.roughen the surface打磨表面
- 2.roughen the texture使质地变粗糙
- 3.[roughen with sandpaper]用砂纸打磨
- 4.roughen the skin使皮肤粗糙
Example Sentences
- 1.
Years of outdoor work had roughened his hands considerably.
- 2.
Sand the surface lightly to roughen it before applying the adhesive.
- 3.
Cold winter winds can roughen and dry out your skin quickly.