unfiltered

/ʌnˈfɪl.təd/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈfɪl.t̬ɚd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈfil-tərd/ (ame, mw)

unfiltered — 形容詞

  • unfilteredpositive
  • more unfilteredcomparative
  • most unfilteredsuperlative

1. not passed through a filter, so a liquid or gas keeps the small solid pieces or

1.形容詞B1
釋義

未過濾

未經濾網或濾紙處理的液體或氣體

not passed through a filter, so a liquid or gas keeps the small solid pieces or other unwanted substances that were naturally in it.

例句

Joaquín poured himself a glass of unfiltered apple juice from the local farm.

Joaquín 給自己倒了一杯當地農場生產的未過濾蘋果汁。

unfiltered + [liquid type]: apple juice, olive oil, water

The tap water in that village is unfiltered, so Léa always boils it before drinking.

那個村莊的自來水未經過濾,所以 Léa 總是煮沸後才喝。

同義詞
  • unstrained

    less common, mostly for liquids with solid chunks

  • unprocessed

    broader — includes not just filtration but any treatment

  • crude

    for petroleum or natural substances, not for food or drink

反義詞

文法句型

unfiltered + noun

be unfiltered

用法筆記

Often used with nouns naming liquids or gases that people consume or breathe, such as water, wine, oil, air, or juice.

常見錯誤

The salad dressing is made with unfiltered olive oil but I still filtered it through a cloth.
The salad dressing is made with unfiltered olive oil, so it has a cloudy appearance.
💡unfiltered describes the product's state as sold or served, not an action someone takes.

2. describes information or media that has not been edited or censored, so it stays

2.形容詞B2
釋義

未經篩選

未經編輯或審查的原始資訊

describes information or media that has not been edited or censored, so it stays in its complete original form.

例句

Theo published the unfiltered interview recording on his personal website.

Theo 將未經剪輯的採訪錄音發布在他的個人網站上。

unfiltered + [content type]: interview, comments, data, report

A young journalist from Seoul spent six months filming an unfiltered documentary about daily life in a remote Nepalese village.

一位來自首爾的年輕記者花了六個月拍攝了一部關於尼泊爾偏遠村莊日常生活的未經剪輯的紀錄片。

同義詞
  • unedited

    focuses on text or video not having been changed

  • uncensored

    emphasises that nothing was removed for political or moral reasons

  • raw

    broader, also covers unprocessed data or talent

  • unvetted

    implies the content was not checked for accuracy or safety

反義詞
  • filtered

    information that has been selectively removed or altered

  • censored

    information officially suppressed or restricted

文法句型

unfiltered + [content type]

unfiltered look/view at/into [topic]

用法筆記

Commonly used with nouns relating to media, journalism, and online content. The implication is that the material is authentic but may also be rough, unpolished, or controversial.

常見錯誤

The unfiltered data had errors removed.
The filtered data had errors removed.
💡if errors were taken out, the data is filtered, not unfiltered.

3. describes a cigarette or cigar that is made without a filter at the mouth end, s

3.形容詞B2
釋義

無濾嘴

香菸或雪茄末端沒有濾嘴的

describes a cigarette or cigar that is made without a filter at the mouth end, so the smoke contains a higher concentration of tar and other substances.

例句

Mr. Okonkwo always brings a carton of unfiltered cigarettes when he visits his sister in Lagos.

Okonkwo 先生去拉哥斯探望妹妹時,總會帶一整條無濾嘴香菸。

unfiltered + cigarette/cigar/tobacco product

Many older smokers still prefer unfiltered cigars because of their stronger, richer taste.

許多老菸槍仍然偏愛無濾嘴雪茄,因為味道更濃郁。

同義詞
  • filterless

    less common; emphasises the lack of a filter tip

反義詞
  • filtered

    cigarettes that have a filter tip

文法句型

unfiltered + cigarette/cigar/tobacco

用法筆記

This sense belongs to the domain of tobacco products. In many countries, unfiltered cigarettes carry higher taxes or stricter health warnings. The sense is purely descriptive and does not imply any judgement about smoking.

常見錯誤

I bought an unfiltered coffee from the store.' (when meaning a coffee without a paper filter)
I bought a coffee made with unfiltered beans.
💡for beverages, use sense 1 (NOT FILTERED). This sense is only for cigarettes and cigars.