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coarsely

/kawrs, kohrs/US // kɔrs, koʊrs //UK // (kɔːs) //

粗略地,粗略,粗暴地,粗略的

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    coars·er, coars·est.

    • : composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand.
    • : lacking in fineness or delicacy of texture, structure, etc.: The stiff, coarse fabric irritated her skin.
    • : harsh; grating.
    • : lacking delicacy, taste, or refinement; unpolished: He had coarse manners but an absolutely first-rate mind.
    • : of inferior or faulty quality; common; base.
    • : vulgar; obscene; crude: His coarse language angered us.
    • : unrefined.
    • : having the maximum commercial grade of coarseness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

as inrudely

Examples

  • Put the rice cereal in a resealable plastic bag, squeeze out excess air and, using a rolling pin or mallet, crush until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

  • A full head of coarse strands can take over an hour to dry, and we’re betting that doesn’t sound ideal for your regular routine.

  • A team including Grover, Etienne and another college student, Tarana Laroia, measured how much coarse, curly hair might interfere with measuring brain signals.