gnarly

• 美国英语中的非正式形容词，用来形容某物非常复杂、危险或极端；也可用来表示某物很酷或令人印象深刻。

An informal adjective used in American English to describe something as very difficult, dangerous, or extreme; also used to express that something is cool or impressive.

1. Knobby or gnarledB2formal

   Covered with knots, bumps, or twists, typically describing old trees or aged hands.

   多节瘤的

   • The old oak tree had gnarly branches that twisted in every direction.
   • His gnarly hands showed years of hard work.
   • The gnarly roots of the ancient tree spread across the forest floor.

   同义词bumpygnarledknobbyknottylumpytwisted

   反义词evenregularsmoothstraight

2. Difficult or dangerousB2slangamerican

   Used informally to describe something that is challenging, risky, or extreme.

   困难或危险的

   • The surfers tackled some gnarly waves at the beach.
   • That was a gnarly skateboard trick he pulled off.
   • The hike through the canyon was pretty gnarly.

   同义词dangeroushairynastyperilousriskyroughtreacheroustricky

   反义词easygentlemildsafesimple

3. Excellent or coolB1slangamerican

   Used as slang to express that something is impressive, awesome, or very good.

   超酷

   • That concert was totally gnarly!
   • He has a gnarly new guitar.
   • The special effects in the movie were gnarly.

   同义词awesomecooldopeexcellentkillerradradicalsicktubularwicked

   反义词awfulbadlamemediocreterrible