grittiness
grittiness — 名詞
1. a quality of containing small pieces of sand, stone, or dirt, making a surface f
含砂；粗糙
含有沙礫而使表面粗糙的特質
a quality of containing small pieces of sand, stone, or dirt, making a surface feel rough or textured
Theo could feel the grittiness of the tabletop under his fingers.
Theo 用手指感覺到桌面粗糙含砂的觸感。
uncountable noun: the grittiness of [something]
The spinach salad was ruined by the grittiness of the unwashed leaves.
那盤菠菜沙拉因為葉子沒洗乾淨，吃起來有沙沙的口感。
Hikers complained about the grittiness of the water after the storm stirred up the river.
風暴攪動河水後，登山客抱怨飲用水喝起來有沙礫感。
Jun noticed a slight grittiness in the cream cheese spread.
Jun 發現奶油乳酪醬帶有微微的沙礫感。
- smoothness
the opposite of a rough, grit-filled texture
文法句型
uncountable noun
用法筆記
Most commonly used to describe food, water, or surfaces where sand or dirt is present. Often carries a negative connotation of unpleasant texture.
常見錯誤
2. a quality of showing or describing the harsh, unpleasant aspects of life in an h
寫實；不修飾
如實呈現生活中醜陋、殘酷一面的風格
a quality of showing or describing the harsh, unpleasant aspects of life in an honest and direct way, especially in films, books, or art
The documentary captures the grittiness of life in Ghana's fishing villages.
這部紀錄片捕捉了迦納漁村生活的寫實苦澀。
collocation: the grittiness of [place / life]
The novel's grittiness comes from its honest portrayal of poverty and violence.
這本小說的寫實感來自於它誠實描繪貧窮與暴力。
Valeria preferred the grittiness of old detective films over modern action movies.
比起現代動作片，Valeria 更喜歡老式偵探片的粗獷寫實感。
Critics praised the film for its grittiness and refusal to sugar-coat the truth.
影評人讚賞該片不美化事實的寫實風格。
文法句型
uncountable noun
用法筆記
Frequently used in arts criticism — describing films, novels, photography, or journalism that present reality without idealising it. Often paired with 'realism' or 'authenticity'.