scrappy

IPA/ˈskræpi/
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scrappy — 形容詞

  • scrappypositive
  • scrappiercomparative
  • scrappiestsuperlative

1. put together in a messy or rushed way, without a clear plan or proper structure,

1.形容詞B2
釋義

拼湊；鬆散

缺乏規劃、結構混亂

put together in a messy or rushed way, without a clear plan or proper structure, so that the result feels incomplete or poorly thought through.

例句

The group's scrappy presentation jumped between topics without any clear introduction or conclusion.

那個小組的簡報拼湊鬆散，在各個主題之間跳來跳去，沒有清楚的開頭或結尾。

scrappy + noun (presentation/report/essay) describing poor structure

Omar's essay felt scrappy, with some ideas repeated and important points left unexplained.

Omar 的文章結構鬆散，有些觀點重複出現，重要的論點卻沒有說明清楚。

常見搭配
  • scrappy presentation
  • scrappy essay
  • scrappy draft
  • scrappy plan
  • scrappy itinerary
同義詞
  • messy

    more general; can describe physical or abstract disorder

  • rough

    less negative; suggests something is unfinished rather than poorly made

  • slapdash

    stronger criticism; describes careless, hasty work

反義詞

用法筆記

Common in spoken or informal written English to describe work, plans, or events that seem rushed. More negative than 'rough'.

常見錯誤

The report was scrappy' (meaning it had arguments).
The report was scrappy' (meaning it was poorly organized).
'scrappy' can mean either 'poorly put together' or 'feisty'; context decides which.

2. looking rough, worn, or poorly cared for, especially in appearance or condition

2.形容詞B2
釋義

凌亂；破舊

外觀髒亂、缺乏打理

looking rough, worn, or poorly cared for, especially in appearance or condition — for example, a jacket with torn lining or a garden overgrown with weeds.

例句

The old shed looked scrappy, with broken windows and a rusty roof covered in moss.

那座舊棚子看起來破破爛爛的，窗戶破了，生鏽的屋頂上長滿了青苔。

scrappy describing the worn appearance of buildings or objects

Yumi refused to throw away her scrappy sweater despite holes in both sleeves.

Yumi 捨不得丟掉她那件破舊的毛衣，即使兩邊袖子都有破洞。

常見搭配
  • scrappy clothes
  • scrappy furniture
  • scrappy garden
  • scrappy building
  • scrappy notebook
同義詞
  • shabby

    specifically suggests worn from age or use, often with a negative judgement

  • ragged

    describes torn or frayed edges, usually of fabric

  • messy

    broader; can describe clean but disordered spaces

反義詞
  • neat

    tidy and carefully arranged

  • polished

    smooth and well-finished

用法筆記

Describes physical objects or places that look neglected or shabby. Distinguish from sense 1 (BADLY ORGANIZED), which describes the structure of abstract things like plans or writing.

常見錯誤

His argument was scrappy.' (if meaning 'badly argued').
His argument was scrappy.' (if meaning 'feisty')
with 'argument', context determines whether the speaker means poorly constructed (sense 1) or spirited (sense 3).

3. full of energy and determination, willing to argue, compete, or fight to get wha

3.形容詞B1
釋義

好鬥；堅韌

鬥志旺盛、不服輸的

full of energy and determination, willing to argue, compete, or fight to get what you want or to defend yourself, even when odds are against you.

例句

Kwame was tiny but so scrappy that nobody pushed him around on the field.

Kwame 個子雖小，但在球場上誰也不敢欺負他，因為他鬥志十足。

scrappy describing a determined person who does not give up

A scrappy teenager argued with the school board until the unfair dress code was changed.

一名好鬥的青少年和學校董事會據理力爭，直到那條不公平的服裝規定被修改。

常見搭配
  • scrappy fighter
  • scrappy player
  • scrappy team
  • scrappy attitude
  • scrappy spirit
  • scrappy survivor
同義詞
  • feisty

    very close in meaning and register; 'feisty' is slightly more common

  • gritty

    focuses on courage and perseverance under difficulty

  • determined

    more neutral and formal; lacks the fighting connotation

  • tough

    broader; can describe physical strength as well as attitude

反義詞
  • timid

    shy and lacking confidence

  • passive

    accepting things without resistance

用法筆記

Almost always positive or admiring in informal use, even though it describes combativeness. Unlike 'aggressive', 'scrappy' suggests the person is at a disadvantage but fights anyway.

常見錯誤

She is a very scrappy person' (as an insult).
She is a very scrappy person' (as a compliment)
learners may think this is negative because it relates to fighting, but it is usually praise for determination.

同根字

  • scrappily
    副詞C1
  • scrappiness
    名詞C1