ropy

• 英式英语中用来形容某物质量差或运转不正常。

Used in British English to describe something that is of poor quality or not working properly.

1. Resembling ropeC1formal

   Having the appearance or texture of rope; long, strong, and fibrous.

   绳索状的

   • The plant had ropy stems that twisted around the trellis.
   • The dough became ropy after being left out too long.
   • The cheese had a ropy, stringy texture when melted.

   同义词fibrousstringythreadywiry

2. Forming viscous threadsC1formal

   Describing a liquid that has become thick and stringy, forming glutinous threads.

   粘稠拉丝的

   • The syrup turned ropy after being heated for too long.
   • The spoiled milk had a ropy consistency.
   • The glue became ropy and difficult to spread.

   同义词glueyglutinousgummymucilaginousstringysyrupyviscidviscous

   反义词fluidrunnythinwatery

3. Very poor qualityB2informalbritish

   Of extremely low quality; shoddy or unsatisfactory.

   质量极差

   • The service at that restaurant was absolutely ropy.
   • He gave a ropy performance in the play last night.
   • The wiring in the old house was ropy and needed replacing.

   同义词awfulbadcheapcrummylousypoorsecond-rateshoddyterribleunsatisfactory

   反义词excellentfirst-ratehigh qualitysuperbsuperior