scruffy
/ˈskrʌfi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈskrʌfi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈskrə-fē/ (ame, mw)
scruffy — 形容詞
- scruffypositive
- scruffiercomparative
- scruffiestsuperlative
1. having a look that is messy and not fully clean, usually because someone has not
邋遢；破舊
外表不整潔或顯得髒亂
having a look that is messy and not fully clean, usually because someone has not taken care of their appearance or surroundings for some time.
The scruffy man at the bus stop wore a torn coat and muddy shoes.
公車站那個邋遢的男人穿著破爛的外套，鞋子也沾滿了泥巴。
attributive: scruffy + noun (person)
After three days without sleep, Yumi looked too scruffy to go to the office.
連續三天沒睡覺之後，Yumi 看起來太邋遢了，沒辦法去辦公室。
predicative: look + scruffy
Mauricio wore a scruffy old jacket that had holes in both sleeves.
Mauricio 穿著一件破舊的舊外套，兩隻袖子都有破洞。
The old cafe near Noa's school looked scruffy and dirty inside.
Noa 學校附近那家老咖啡館裡面看起來又髒又亂。
Kwame's dog was scruffy and thin after living on the streets for months.
Kwame 的狗在街上流浪了幾個月，看起來又髒又瘦。
- messy
more general and less negative; can describe temporary disorder as well as long-term neglect
- shabby
focuses on worn-out condition from age or heavy use, not just lack of tidiness
- unkempt
specifically about hair or facial hair that has not been combed or groomed
- tatty
chiefly British English; describes things that are old, torn, and falling apart
- neat
tidy and carefully arranged
- smart
clean and fashionably dressed
- well-groomed
having a carefully cared-for appearance
文法句型
scruffy + noun
be/look + scruffy
用法筆記
Frequently used in everyday speech rather than formal writing. Works for people, their clothing, animals, and places such as rooms or buildings. Can go before a noun (a scruffy beard) or after a linking verb (the garden looks scruffy).