x-rated

/ˈeks reɪtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈeks reɪtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈeks-ˈrā-təd/ (ame, mw)

x-rated — adjective

1. used to describe content that contains strong sexual material or very bad langua

1.形容詞B2
釋義

used to describe content that contains strong sexual material or very bad language, which many people consider unsuitable for younger viewers or readers.

例句

The national censor board gave the film an X-rated label for its sex scenes.

X-rated + label; passive: 'gave the film an X-rated label'

Esteban refuses to watch X-rated movies, even when his friends invite him.

X-rated + movies; refusal pattern

同義詞
  • explicit

    a more general term that can describe any clearly detailed content, not only sexual; less strong than X-rated

  • pornographic

    specifically about material meant to cause sexual excitement; stronger and more legal in tone than X-rated

  • obscene

    a legal term for material that violates community standards; carries a judgment of offensiveness

反義詞
  • family-friendly

    describes content suitable for all ages, the opposite of X-rated

  • PG-rated

    a specific rating indicating parental guidance is suggested, far less restrictive than X-rated

文法句型

X-rated + noun

用法筆記

The term comes from the American MPAA movie-rating system, but is now used broadly for any sexually explicit material in any medium. It is stronger than 'adult' or 'R-rated' and is generally not used in formal writing.

常見錯誤

❌The horror movie was X-rated because it was very scary.
✅The horror movie was rated R for violence and gore.
💡X-rated refers specifically to sexual content or very offensive language, not general violence.
❌They showed an X-rated comedy show on TV at 8 p.m.
✅They showed an X-rated comedy show on TV after midnight.
💡X-rated content is typically shown late at night or on restricted channels.