raw
Meaning: Not cooked; in a natural state; unprocessed
Raw describes something in its natural, uncooked, or unprocessed state. It applies to food that has not been heated, materials that have not been refined, data that has not been analysed, or emotions that are intense and uncontrolled. 'Raw deal' means unfair treatment, and 'raw talent' refers to natural ability that has not been developed.
Examples
- I prefer eating vegetables raw rather than cooked. 我更喜欢生吃蔬菜而不是煮熟的。Prefiero comer las verduras crudas en lugar de cocinadas.私は野菜を調理するより生で食べるほうが好きです。저는 채소를 익혀 먹는 것보다 생으로 먹는 것을 더 좋아합니다.
- The raw data needs to be analysed before we can draw conclusions. 原始数据需要分析后才能得出结论。Los datos en bruto necesitan ser analizados antes de que podamos sacar conclusiones.結論を導き出す前に、生データを分析する必要があります。결론을 도출하기 전에 원시 데이터를 분석해야 합니다.
- His performance was powerful and raw with emotion. 他的表演充满力量,饱含真实的情感。Su actuación fue poderosa y cruda de emoción.彼のパフォーマンスは力強く、生の感情に満ちていました。그의 공연은 강렬하고 날것의 감정으로 가득했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'hrēaw' (uncooked, untanned, crude), from Proto-Germanic *hrawaz, from PIE root *krewh₂- (raw flesh, blood). Related to Latin 'cruor' (blood) and 'crudus' (raw, bloody).
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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