rag

• 多义词：指小块布料或纸张；英国大学中带有慈善活动的狂欢周；一种切分节奏的音乐风格；半开版式的报纸；或大学生喧闹的恶作剧。

A noun with multiple meanings: a small piece of cloth or paper; a week at British universities with charity events; a syncopated musical style; a half-size newspaper; or a boisterous practical joke by college students.

1. A2formal

   A small piece of cloth, often old or torn, used for cleaning or wiping.

   抹布

   • He used a rag to clean the spilled milk.
   • She wiped the window with a damp rag.
   • The mechanic grabbed an oily rag from the bench.

   同义词clothdustershredtatterwipe

2. Charity week at universitiesC1formalbritish

   A week at British universities featuring side-shows and processions of floats to raise money for charities.

   慈善周

   • The students organized a parade for Rag Week.
   • Rag events raised thousands of pounds for local charities.
   • She volunteered to help with the Rag float design.

   同义词rag week

3. Syncopated musicB2formalart

   A style of music with a syncopated melody, typically played on the piano.

   拉格泰姆

   • Scott Joplin is famous for his rag compositions.
   • The pianist played a lively rag at the concert.
   • Rag music became popular in the early 20th century.

   同义词ragtime

4. Small newspaperB2informalbritish

   A newspaper with half-size pages, often focusing on sensational stories.

   小报

   • He picked up a rag at the newsstand for a quick read.
   • The local rag reported on the town festival.
   • She dismissed the article as something from a cheap rag.

   同义词gutter presstabloid

5. Boisterous prankC1informalbritish

   A boisterous practical joke, especially one played by college students.

   喧闹恶作剧

   • The students pulled a rag on the dean by decorating his office.
   • Their rag involved a fake protest on campus.
   • The annual rag is a tradition at the university.

   同义词caperescapadejapelarkpractical jokeprankstunt

   反义词seriousnesssolemnity

• 动词，指戏弄或逗弄某人，或严厉批评、责骂。

A verb meaning to tease or playfully annoy someone, or to criticize or scold them harshly.

1. Treat cruellyB2informalbritish

   To treat someone in a harsh or cruel manner.

   欺凌

   • The older boys ragged the new student mercilessly.
   • He was ragged by his colleagues for his mistake.
   • They ragged him until he finally broke down.

   同义词abusebullyharassill-treatmaltreatmistreatoppresspersecutetorment

   反义词carecherishcomfort

2. Annoy or disturbB2informalbritish

   To cause annoyance or disturbance, especially through minor irritations.

   烦扰或打扰

   • Stop ragging your sister; she's trying to study.
   • The constant noise from the construction site ragged him all day.
   • She ragged her brother about his messy room.

   同义词annoybedevilbotherharassirritatenagpesterprovoketeasetormentvex

   反义词comfortdelightpleasesoothe

3. Play in ragtimeC1formalamerican

   To perform music in the ragtime style, characterized by syncopated rhythms.

   演奏拉格泰姆

   • The pianist ragged the tune with a lively syncopation.
   • He learned to rag classic songs from the early 1900s.
   • The band ragged the melody, giving it a jazzy feel.

4. Criticize persistentlyB2informal

   To harass or criticize someone persistently, often with negative comments.

   不断批评

   • The critics ragged the actor for his poor performance.
   • She ragged her husband about his spending habits.
   • They ragged the politician for his broken promises.

   同义词badgerbaitberatechidecriticizeharasshecklemocknagrebukereprimandscoldtaunttease

   反义词approvecommendcomplimentlaudpraise

5. Censure severelyC1formal

   To scold or reprimand someone angrily and severely.

   斥责

   • The manager ragged the employee for arriving late repeatedly.
   • He ragged his son for failing the exam.
   • The teacher ragged the class for their lack of effort.

   同义词beratecastigatechew outchiderebukereprimandreprovescoldupbraid

   反义词applaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise

6. Break into lumpsC2formal

   To break something, such as ore or coal, into smaller pieces before sorting.

   破碎成块

   • The miners ragged the ore into manageable chunks.
   • They ragged the coal before sorting it by size.
   • The machine rags the material into lumps for processing.

   同义词buckcobspall