ragged

• 形容某物破烂、磨损、边缘或表面不平整的。

Describes something that is torn, worn out, or having an irregular or uneven edge or surface.

1. Torn or worn outB1formal

   Describing clothing or fabric that is torn, frayed, or in poor condition.

   破烂的或磨损的

   • He wore a ragged old coat that had seen better days.
   • The flag was ragged from years of wind and weather.
   • Her sleeves were ragged and full of holes.

   同义词frayedholeyscruffyshabbytatteredtattythreadbaretornworn

   反义词intactneattidywhole

2. Uneven or irregularB2formal

   Having a rough, irregular, or jagged edge or surface.

   参差不齐的

   • The ragged cliffs dropped sharply into the sea.
   • He cut the paper with ragged edges.
   • The path was ragged and difficult to walk on.

   同义词bumpycraggyirregularjaggednotchedroughruggedserrateduneven

   反义词evenlevelregularsmooth

3. Exhausted or worn outB2informal

   In a state of extreme fatigue or poor condition, often from hard work or lack of rest.

   精疲力竭

   • After the long hike, they were all feeling ragged.
   • She looked ragged after staying up all night studying.
   • The team was ragged but determined to finish the race.

   同义词beatdog-tireddrainedexhaustedfatiguedspenttiredwearyworn-out

   反义词energeticfreshrestedvigorous

• 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