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单词 coarser
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
coars•er  (kôrsər, kōr-),USA pronunciation adj. [Math.]
  1. Mathematicsof or pertaining to a topology on a topological space whose open sets are included among the open sets of a second specified topology on the space. Cf. finer.
  • coarse + -er4

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
coarse /kɔrs/USA pronunciation   adj., coars•er, coars•est. 
  1. made up of relatively large parts or particles:coarse sand.
  2. lacking in delicacy of texture, etc.:coarse fabric; coarse skin.
  3. lacking refinement;
    unpolished:coarse manners.
  4. vulgar;
    obscene:coarse language.
coarse•ly, adv. 
coarse•ness, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
coarse  (kôrs, kōrs),USA pronunciation adj., coars•er, coars•est. 
  1. composed of relatively large parts or particles:The beach had rough, coarse sand.
  2. lacking in fineness or delicacy of texture, structure, etc.:The stiff, coarse fabric irritated her skin.
  3. harsh;
    grating.
  4. lacking delicacy, taste, or refinement;
    unpolished:He had coarse manners but an absolutely first-rate mind.
  5. of inferior or faulty quality;
    common;
    base.
  6. vulgar;
    obscene;
    crude:His coarse language angered us.
  7. Metallurgy(of metals) unrefined.
  8. Metallurgy(of a metal file) having the maximum commercial grade of coarseness.
  • 1550–60; earlier cors(e), course, cowarce; of obscure origin, originally
coarsely, adv. 
coarseness, n. 
    • 2, 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged crude, rude, rough.
    • 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged vulgar, gross, crass.
    • 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged indelicate.
    • 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged refined, sensitive.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
coarse /kɔːs/ adj
  1. rough in texture, structure, etc; not fine: coarse sand
  2. lacking refinement or taste; indelicate; vulgar: coarse jokes
  3. of inferior quality; not pure or choice
  4. (of a metal) not refined
  5. (of a screw) having widely spaced threads
Etymology: 14th Century: of unknown origin

ˈcoarsely adv ˈcoarseness n
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