jagged

• 形容边缘或表面粗糙、凹凸不平，或带有尖锐突出的部分。也可形容声音刺耳或线条、轮廓参差不齐。

Describes an edge or surface that is rough, uneven, or has sharp points.

1. Rough or uneven edgeB1formal

   Having a sharp, uneven, or irregular edge or surface.

   锯齿状的

   • The jagged rocks cut his hand.
   • She carefully avoided the jagged edges of the broken glass.
   • The mountain range had a jagged silhouette against the sky.

   同义词craggyirregularnotchedpointedraggedroughsawtoothserratedspikytoothedunevenzigzag

   反义词evenflatlevelregularsmooth

2. Irregular or uneven patternB2formal

   Characterized by sharp changes or irregularity in shape, movement, or pattern.

   参差不齐的

   • The jagged line on the graph indicated sudden fluctuations.
   • His breathing was jagged and uneven after the run.
   • The coastline was jagged with many small inlets and cliffs.

   同义词craggyirregularnotchedraggedroughserratedspikyuneven

   反义词evenlevelregularsmoothuniform

• 一个古旧动词，表示搬运、装载或打包货物，也指背着沉重的东西费力行走；历史上还用于表示刺穿或击打。

An obsolete verb meaning to carry a load, to pack, or to trudge with a burden; also used historically to mean to pierce or stab.

1. Cut teeth intoC1formal

   To cut or shape something so that it has a series of sharp points or notches, creating a jagged edge.

   刻成锯齿状

   • The craftsman jagged the edge of the metal sheet to create a decorative pattern.
   • He jagged the paper with a pair of scissors to make a rough border.
   • The tool was used to jag the leather for a more textured finish.

   同义词notchserratetooth

   反义词smoothstraighten