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单词 nasty
释义 nasty
I. \ˈnastē, -aas-, -ais-, -ȧs-, -ti\ adjective
(-er/-est)
Etymology: Middle English
1.
 a. : filthy to the point of exciting disgust
  < nasty living conditions >
 b. : exciting physical repugnance : vile
  < a nasty taste >
  < nasty food >
  < nasty medicine >
2.
 a. : morally reprehensible : indecent, obscene
  < nasty language >
 b. : lacking the decencies of good taste : grossly indelicate
  < nasty literature >
 specifically : crudely or immaturely preoccupied with matters of sex
  < a nasty book >
 c. : devoid of real value : tawdry, cheap
  < using cheap and nasty articles and living a cheap and nasty life — G.B.Shaw >
3.
 a. : extremely difficult, hazardous, or threatening
  < nasty storms >
  < a nasty tide rip >
  < a nasty crossfire >
 b. : excessively unpleasant, uncomfortable, or awkward
  < would not go again in that nasty little clipper ship … where the passengers were cooped up — George Santayana >
4.
 a. : difficult to understand, handle, or solve : vexatious
  < a nasty question >
 b. : psychologically unsettling : disturbing
  < the nasty realization that money has run out >
5.
 a. : characterized by a sharp lack of sportsmanship, generosity, or good nature : mean
  < a nasty trick >
  < a nasty disposition >
 b. : prone to display pretty maliciousness : snide
  < nasty underpaid clerks >
 c. : socially offensive : ill-bred, oafish
  < nasty little urchins >
Synonyms: see dirty
II. transitive verb
chiefly dialect : to get dirty : soil
 < don't nasty your new dress >
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