vulgarity
/vʌlˈɡærəti/ (bre, ipa) · [vəlɡˈɛrɪti] /vʌlˈɡærəti/ (ame, ipa) · [vəlɡˈɛrɪti] /ˌvəl-ˈger-rə-tē How to pronounce vulgarity (audio) -ˈga-rə-/ (ame, mw)
vulgarity — 名詞
- vulgaritysingular
- vulgaritiesplural
1. The quality of showing poor taste, bad manners, or a lack of refinement in a per
庸俗；粗俗
品味或格調低劣
The quality of showing poor taste, bad manners, or a lack of refinement in a person's style, appearance, behaviour, or surroundings.
The critic described the hotel's gold-plated furniture as the height of vulgarity.
那位評論家稱這家旅館鍍金的家具是庸俗的極致表現。
uncountable: 'the height of vulgarity'
Marco was embarrassed by the vulgarity of the decorations at his uncle's party.
Marco 被他叔叔派對上裝飾品的俗氣弄得尷尬不已。
The fashion designer tried to avoid any hint of vulgarity in her spring collection.
那位時裝設計師試圖在她的春季系列中避免任何一絲俗氣。
Asher felt the bright pink walls added a touch of vulgarity to the elegant room.
Asher 認為那鮮粉色的牆壁為原本優雅的房間增添了一絲俗氣。
- tastelessness
focuses on lack of aesthetic judgment rather than social crudeness
- gaudiness
specifically about things that are overly bright, showy, or decorative in a cheap way
- crudeness
suggests a rough, unfinished quality rather than deliberate bad taste
- refinement
the quality of being elegant and cultured in style or taste
- elegance
graceful and tasteful in appearance or manner
文法句型
the vulgarity of [something]
2. Behaviour, language, or humour that shocks or offends people, especially through
粗魯；下流
冒犯他人或令人不快的言行
Behaviour, language, or humour that shocks or offends people, especially through inappropriate references to sexual or bodily matters.
The audience walked out of the comedy show, shocked by the vulgarity of the jokes.
觀眾因那些笑話粗俗下流，紛紛離場。
collocation: 'vulgarity of [the jokes]'
Valentina complained to the manager about the vulgarity of the language used by the staff.
Valentina 向經理投訴員工使用的語言粗俗不堪。
The film was given an adult rating for its constant vulgarity and sexual references.
那部電影因不斷出現的粗俗內容和性相關暗示而被列為限制級。
Meera apologised for the vulgarity of her remark when she saw her grandmother's expression.
Meera 看到祖母的表情後，為自己評論的粗魯無禮立刻道歉。
- decency
behaviour that respects accepted social standards of propriety
- politeness
showing consideration for others through courteous behaviour
文法句型
the vulgarity of [language/remarks/jokes]
用法筆記
This sense refers to behaviour or language intended to offend or that is socially unacceptable. Distinguish from sense 1 (LACK OF TASTE), which describes poor style or aesthetics rather than deliberate offensiveness.
常見錯誤
3. A specific rude remark, offensive word, or tasteless object or image.
粗話；低俗物
粗俗的言語圖像或物品
A specific rude remark, offensive word, or tasteless object or image.
The politician was recorded making a series of vulgarities during the meeting.
那位政治人物在會議期間被錄到說了一連串的粗話。
countable: plural form 'vulgarities'
Lara deleted the comment after realising it contained several vulgarities.
Lara 發現留言中包含好幾句髒話後便把它刪除了。
The museum refused to display the sculpture, calling it a vulgarity.
博物館拒絕展出這件雕塑，稱其為低俗作品。
The screenwriter was told to remove all vulgarities from the script before filming.
編劇被要求在開拍前刪除劇本中所有粗俗的字眼。
The teacher found the note and was shocked by the vulgarities scrawled across the page.
老師發現那張紙條，看到滿頁潦草寫下的髒話，感到十分震驚。
文法句型
vulgarities (plural) for several instances
用法筆記
Often used in the plural form 'vulgarities' to refer to rude words or offensive remarks. As a countable noun, it refers to specific instances rather than the general quality described in senses 1 and 2.