crudity
crudity — 名詞
1. the quality of being rough, simple, or lacking skill in how something is made or
簡陋；粗糙
因缺乏技巧或細心而粗糙不精的狀態
the quality of being rough, simple, or lacking skill in how something is made or done
The crudity of the wooden table showed that Adina had built it from scrap materials.
這張木桌做工簡陋，明顯是Adina用廢料拼湊而成的。
crudity of [handmade object]
Marco was embarrassed by the crudity of his first attempt at painting.
Marco對自己第一次畫畫作品的粗糙成果感到難為情。
Wei's early sketches had a charming crudity that reminded people of folk art.
Wei早期的素描帶有一種質樸的魅力，讓人聯想到民間藝術。
The crudity of the treehouse the children built meant it leaked every time it rained.
孩子們搭建的樹屋過於簡陋，一下雨就會漏水。
The crudity of the stone tools on display at the museum made visitors wonder how ancient people used them.
博物館展出的石器做工粗糙，令參觀者好奇古人如何使用它們。
- crudeness
more common than 'crudity' for describing the state of being crude
- roughness
focuses on uneven or unfinished texture rather than lack of skill
- primitiveness
emphasises early or undeveloped quality, often of tools or dwellings
- refinement
the quality of being improved, polished, or carefully made
- sophistication
more advanced or complex design and execution
文法句型
the crudity of [something]
用法筆記
Often describes handmade objects, early attempts, or simple constructions where care or skill is lacking. Can also describe a positive rustic or folk quality when modified by an adjective like 'charming'.
常見錯誤
2. words or actions that are rude, offensive, or show poor manners
粗魯；粗鄙
言行粗野無禮的表現
words or actions that are rude, offensive, or show poor manners
Adisa was shocked by the crudity of the comments her colleague made during the meeting.
Adisa對同事在會議上的粗魯言論感到震驚。
crudity of [remarks/comments]
Lara apologised to her guests for the crudity of her younger brother's jokes at dinner.
Lara為弟弟在晚餐時說了粗鄙的笑話而向客人道歉。
The manager warned the team that crudity of any kind would not be tolerated in the office.
主管警告團隊，任何粗魯的行為在辦公室都不會被容忍。
Yara found the crudity of the film's dialogue offensive and walked out of the cinema.
Yara覺得電影對白粗鄙不堪，於是中途離場。
Jude regretted his crudity the moment he saw the hurt look on his grandmother's face.
Jude一看到祖母臉上受傷的表情，就為自己的粗魯感到後悔。
- vulgarity
stronger than 'crudity', suggesting indecent or distasteful content
- rudeness
more common and general term for bad manners or impolite behaviour
- coarseness
old-fashioned; suggests a lack of refinement or delicacy in speech
- politeness
behaviour that shows respect and good manners
- courtesy
polite behaviour that shows consideration for others
文法句型
the crudity of [speech/behaviour]
用法筆記
Less common than the synonym 'rudeness'. Most often appears in formal or written contexts describing speech or conduct in social or professional settings.