coarsely

/ˈkɔːsli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɔːrsli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkȯrs-lē/ (ame, mw)

coarsely — 副詞

1. with a rough surface, or broken into chunks that are bigger than fine crumbs or

1.副詞C1
釋義

粗略地

切成大塊或磨成粗粒的方式

with a rough surface, or broken into chunks that are bigger than fine crumbs or powder.

例句

Renata coarsely chopped the walnuts before sprinkling them over the salad.

Renata 把核桃粗略地切碎，再撒在沙拉上面。

verb + coarsely for cooking instructions

The bread was made with coarsely ground rye flour from a local mill.

這款麵包是用當地磨坊粗磨的裸麥麵粉做的。

coarsely + past participle ('ground', 'chopped', 'milled')

同義詞
  • roughly

    broader; can mean approximately as well as in big pieces

  • thickly

    emphasises depth or chunk size, common with 'slice'

反義詞
  • finely

    into small pieces or powder

  • smoothly

    describing texture rather than size

文法句型

verb + coarsely

coarsely + past participle

用法筆記

Most often modifies verbs of cutting, grinding, or weaving (chop, grind, mill, dice, grate, weave). Pairs naturally with past participles to describe finished textures. Contrast with 'finely' for the opposite end of the size scale.

常見錯誤

❌The sand felt coarsely under my feet.
✅The sand felt coarse under my feet.
💡use the adjective 'coarse' after linking verbs like 'feel' or 'look'; 'coarsely' is an adverb.

2. in a vulgar or crude manner, often using language about the body or sex that lis

2.副詞C1
釋義

粗俗地

言語粗鄙、帶有冒犯性的方式

in a vulgar or crude manner, often using language about the body or sex that listeners find offensive.

例句

The two sailors laughed coarsely at the joke about the captain's new wife.

兩名水手粗俗地大笑，笑那個關於船長新太太的玩笑。

verb of expression + coarsely

Vivek was embarrassed when his uncle spoke coarsely about the bride at dinner.

Vivek 的叔叔在晚餐席間下流地談論新娘，讓他覺得很尷尬。

speak + coarsely about + topic

同義詞
  • crudely

    near-equivalent; slightly more about lack of refinement

  • vulgarly

    stronger moral judgement, closer to obscene

反義詞

文法句型

verb of speaking + coarsely

coarsely + verb

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: this sense modifies verbs of speaking, laughing, or joking, and carries a clear moral judgement on the speaker. Sense 1 is neutral and physical. If you can replace 'coarsely' with 'vulgarly' the sentence is sense 2; if you can replace it with 'in big pieces' it is sense 1.

常見錯誤

❌He insulted her coarsely on the phone.
✅He spoke coarsely about her on the phone.
💡sense 2 usually describes HOW someone speaks or jokes, not the act of insulting itself; 'insult' already carries the rudeness.