单词 | gross |
释义 | gross —grossly, adv. —grossness, n. /grohs/, adj., grosser, grossest, n. , pl. gross for 11, grosses for 12, 13; v. adj. 1. without deductions; total, as the amount of sales, salary, profit, etc., before taking deductions for expenses, taxes, or the like (opposed to net): gross earnings; gross sales. 2. unqualified; complete; rank: a gross scoundrel. 3. flagrant and extreme: gross injustice. 4. indelicate, indecent, obscene, or vulgar: gross remarks. 5. lacking in refinement, good manners, education, etc.; unrefined. 6. large, big, or bulky. 7. extremely or excessively fat. 8. thick; dense; heavy: gross vegetation. 9. of or concerning only the broadest or most general considerations, aspects, etc. 10. Slang. extremely objectionable, offensive, or disgusting: He wore an outfit that was absolutely gross. n. 11. a group of 12 dozen, or 144, things. Abbr.: gro. 12. total income from sales, salary, etc., before any deductions (opposed to net). 13. Obs. the main body, bulk, or mass. v.t. 14. to have, make, or earn as a total before any deductions, as of taxes, expenses, etc.: The company grossed over three million dollars last year. 15. gross out, Slang. a. to disgust or offend, esp. by crude language or behavior. b. to shock or horrify. [1350-1400; ME < OF gros large (as n., grosse twelve dozen) < LL gross(us) thick, coarse] Syn. 3. shameful, outrageous, heinous, grievous. See flagrant. 4. low, animal, sensual, broad. 6. massive, great. Ant. 4. decent. 6. delicate, small. |
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