rough
Significado: Having an uneven or irregular surface; not gentle or careful
The word 'rough' describes surfaces that are not smooth, behaviour that is not gentle, conditions that are difficult, or estimates that are approximate rather than precise. A rough sea has large waves, a rough neighbourhood is dangerous, and a rough draft is an early, unpolished version of something.
Ejemplos
- The road surface was rough and full of potholes. 路面很粗糙,满是坑洼。La superficie de la carretera era áspera y llena de baches.路面は粗く、穴だらけでした。도로 표면이 거칠고 구덩이투성이였습니다.
- He had a rough childhood growing up in poverty. 他在贫困中长大,有一个艰难的童年。Tuvo una infancia difícil creciendo en la pobreza.彼は貧困の中で育ち、厳しい子供時代を過ごしました。그는 가난 속에서 자라며 힘든 어린 시절을 보냈습니다.
- Can you give me a rough estimate of the cost? 你能给我一个大致的费用估计吗?¿Puedes darme una estimación aproximada del costo?費用のおおよその見積もりを教えてもらえますか?비용의 대략적인 견적을 알려줄 수 있나요?
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'ruh' meaning 'coarse, shaggy, hairy', from Proto-Germanic 'rukhwaz'. Related to German 'rauh' (rough). The spelling with 'gh' reflects an older guttural sound. The slang sense of 'difficult' dates from the 19th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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