crude
/kruːd/ (bre, ipa) · /kruːd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkrüd/ (ame, mw)
crude — adjective
- crudepositive
- crudercomparative
- crudestsuperlative
1. made or done using only simple, basic methods, with little attention to quality
made or done using only simple, basic methods, with little attention to quality or fine detail — like a first attempt rather than a polished product.
The villagers built a crude shelter from branches and leaves before the storm.
collocation: crude shelter (basic, improvised structure)
Gita drew a crude map on a paper napkin so they would not get lost.
The first crude stone tools were discovered near the old river bed.
The children built a crude rocket model from cardboard and tape for the school fair.
Jiwoo's crude attempt to fix the dripping pipe only made the leak worse.
- refined
carefully made with attention to detail and skill
- sophisticated
complex and advanced in design or execution
文法句型
crude + noun
verb + crude
用法筆記
Describes the quality or skill level of the result — a crude drawing, carving, or plan. Does not describe the materials themselves (that is sense 3). Use the opposite 'refined' or 'polished' to contrast.
常見錯誤
2. rude and offensive in a way that shows a lack of good manners or respect for wha
rude and offensive in a way that shows a lack of good manners or respect for what society considers decent, often with a sexual reference.
The comedian's crude jokes made several people in the audience walk out.
collocation: crude jokes (offensive humour)
Amelia told her brother that his crude comments at dinner were embarrassing.
Quan was sent to the principal's office for making crude gestures during class.
The manager warned the team that crude language would not be tolerated in the office.
Rachid regretted his crude remark as soon as he saw how upset Inês looked.
文法句型
crude + noun
用法筆記
Stronger than 'rude' — 'crude' in this sense implies tastelessness or indecency, not just a lack of politeness. Frequently used for jokes, gestures, and sexual references.
常見錯誤
3. existing in its natural form, not yet changed, cleaned, or prepared for use by p
existing in its natural form, not yet changed, cleaned, or prepared for use by people through processing or refinement.
The price of crude oil dropped sharply after the new wells began production.
collocation: crude oil (the most common use of this sense)
Ada bought crude sugar from the local market because she preferred its rich flavour.
The factory turns crude rubber into finished tyres for cars and trucks.
Crude iron ore must be smelted before it can be used to make steel.
The country exports most of its crude materials and imports finished goods.
文法句型
crude + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun (attributive position). The most common collocation by far is 'crude oil'. Opposite of 'refined' or 'processed'.
常見錯誤
crude — noun
1. oil as it comes from rocks under the ground, before it has been processed into f
oil as it comes from rocks under the ground, before it has been processed into fuels such as petrol, diesel, or heating oil.
The country's economy depends heavily on exports of crude to refineries abroad.
uncountable noun used as a commodity
A pipeline carrying crude from the oil fields burst, causing a major spill.
The price of crude rose by five dollars a barrel after the announcement.
Mayumi studied how crude is transported from offshore platforms to refineries.
The government plans to reduce its reliance on foreign crude by developing renewable energy.
文法句型
the + crude
amount + of + crude
用法筆記
Uncountable noun. In news reports and business contexts, 'crude' is used alone to mean 'crude oil'. The full phrase 'crude oil' is also very common.