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crude

 
 
pronunciation:
krud
part of speech: adjective
inflections: cruder, crudest
definition 1: natural; raw.
天然的
The pile of crude fiber will be made into yarn.一堆天然纤维将被纺成线。
synonyms:
raw
antonyms:
refined
similar words:
coarse, natural, rude
definition 2: not having skill, intelligence, or knowledge of how to act appropriately.
粗鲁的, 粗俗的
They made crude attempts to be funny.His manners were so crude that we were embarrassed to be with him sometimes.他们作了粗俗的尝试,想让自己很有趣。他们举止很粗鲁,以至于我们有时候和他在一起很尴尬。
synonyms:
coarse
antonyms:
civilized, delicate, sophisticated
similar words:
awkward, clumsy, cross, deficient, rude, rustic, tasteless, vulgar
definition 3: done in a rough way.
简略的
She quickly drew a crude map of the area.她很快地画了一张地区的简图。
similar words:
approximate, imperfect, primitive, sketchy
derivations: crudely (adv.), crudeness (n.)