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scabrous

/ˈskeɪ.brəs/

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adjective

C2formalcommon/ˈskeɪ.brəs/

Describes something that is rough, scaly, or harsh to the touch; also used figuratively to describe something indecent, scandalous, or difficult to handle.

ruОписывает что-то шероховатое, чешуйчатое или грубое на ощупь; также используется в переносном смысле для описания чего-то непристойного, скандального или трудного для восприятия.esDescribe algo áspero, escamoso o rugoso al tacto; también se usa en sentido figurado para algo obsceno, escandaloso o difícil de tratar.frDécrit quelque chose de rugueux, squameux ou râpeux au toucher ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour qualifier ce qui est obscène, scandaleux ou délicat à aborder.deBezeichnet etwas Raues, Schuppiges oder rau anzufühlen; im übertragenen Sinn etwas Unanständiges, Skandalöses oder schwer zu Behandelndes.ptDescreve algo áspero, escamoso ou grosseiro ao toque; também é usado em sentido figurado para algo indecente, escandaloso ou difícil de encarar.zh形容表面粗糙、凹凸不平或有鳞屑的;也用于比喻粗俗下流、有伤风化或令人难以接受的事物。arيصف شيئًا خشنًا أو متقشرًا أو غير مستوٍ عند اللمس؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا لوصف ما هو فاحش أو فاضح أو صعب التناول.

  1. Rough or scaly texture C2 formal

    Having a rough, uneven surface that is covered with small scales or scurf.

    • The scabrous bark of the old tree felt harsh against his palm.
    • Her skin became scabrous after the allergic reaction.
    • The lizard's scabrous hide helped it blend into the rocky terrain.

    ruШероховатыйesÁspero y escamosofrScabreux (texture rugueuse)deRaue, schuppige BeschaffenheitptEscamosozh粗糙鳞状的arخَشِنٌ حَرْشَفِيّ

    Sinónimos: coarselepidoteroughruggedscalyscurfyuneven

    Antónimos: evenglossysilkysleeksmooth

  2. Indecent or scandalous C2 formal

    Dealing with or containing sexually explicit, offensive, or morally shocking material.

    • The novel was banned for its scabrous content.
    • His scabrous jokes made the audience uncomfortable.
    • The film was criticized for its scabrous depiction of relationships.

    ruНепристойныйesObsceno o escandalosofrscabreux (sens moral)deUnanständigptIndecentezh淫秽下流的arفاحش

    Sinónimos: bawdycoarsedirtyfilthyindecentlewdobsceneoffensivepornographicracyribaldsalaciousscandalousshockingvulgar

    Antónimos: cleandecentinnocentproperpurewholesome

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