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second-grade

🇬🇧 UK/ˈsekəndɡr'eɪd/🇺🇸 US

Definitions

adj.

Of inferior or lower quality; second-rate.

二流的;次等的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
secondother
+
grad
+
econnector
=second-grade

Common Collocations

  • 1.second-grade materials劣质材料
  • 2.second-grade quality次等品质
  • 3.[second-grade product]次等产品
  • 4.[second-grade work]粗劣的工作

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The factory was criticized for using second-grade materials in its construction projects.

  • 2.

    Don't settle for second-grade service when you're paying premium prices.

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