rough
Aussprache: [rʌf]
Kontext: „texture“
(adjective) when something has a surface that is not smooth. For example, a rough rock feels bumpy and can hurt your hand if you touch it.
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The rough surface of the bark made it hard to climb the tree.
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The table was not rough; it was very smooth and shiny.
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Does the sandpaper feel rough or smooth to you?
Kontext: „behavior“
(adjective) when someone is not gentle or kind. If a person is rough, they might say mean things or act aggressively.
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He has a rough exterior but is very kind on the inside.
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She was never rough with her little brother; she always treated him gently.
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Why was he so rough when talking to his friends?
Kontext: „conditions“
(adjective) when situations are difficult or not easy to handle. For example, a rough time in life can mean something challenging is happening.
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She went through a rough patch but came out stronger.
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His life was not rough at all; everything was going well for him.
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Have you ever had a rough day at school?
Kontext: „prepare“
(verb) when you make a rough version of something, like a sketch or plan that is just the beginning and not detailed. It's like drawing a quick picture before making it look nice.
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The artist roughed in the shapes before adding colors and details.
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She didn't rough out her ideas; she drew everything perfectly on the first try.
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Who can rough out the design for the project quickly?