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单词 roughness
释义 rough·ness
noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English roughnesse, from rough (I) + -nesse -ness
1. : the quality or state of being rough: as
 a. : inequality or unevenness of surface
  < the roughness of the path >
  < place his fingers on the paper … to perceive roughness — R.S.Woodworth >
 b. : a sensation of harshness or sharpness (as to the taste or hearing)
  < the tea … strong with that roughness which sets one's teeth on edge — G.E.Fussell >
  < the roughness of their voices grating on his nerves >
 c. : harsh, rude, or violent speech or behavior
  < a riverside town well known for roughness — Harvey Day >
 d. : violent agitation : storminess
  < the roughness of the sea >
  < the roughness of the weather >
 e. : lack of refinement or polish : crudeness
  < the life of the people had lost … its broad pioneer — American Guide Series: Tennessee >
2. : a rough place or part
 < the roughnesses remaining after the first revision of an essay >
3. Midland : roughage used as fodder
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