scabrous

• 形容表面粗糙、凹凸不平或有鳞屑的；也用于比喻粗俗下流、有伤风化或令人难以接受的事物。

Describes something that is rough, scaly, or harsh to the touch; also used figuratively to describe something indecent, scandalous, or difficult to handle.

1. Rough or scaly textureC2formal

   Having a rough, uneven surface that is covered with small scales or scurf.

   粗糙鳞状的

   • The scabrous bark of the old tree felt harsh against his palm.
   • Her skin became scabrous after the allergic reaction.
   • The lizard's scabrous hide helped it blend into the rocky terrain.

   同义词coarselepidoteroughruggedscalyscurfyuneven

   反义词evenglossysilkysleeksmooth

2. Indecent or scandalousC2formal

   Dealing with or containing sexually explicit, offensive, or morally shocking material.

   淫秽下流的

   • The novel was banned for its scabrous content.
   • His scabrous jokes made the audience uncomfortable.
   • The film was criticized for its scabrous depiction of relationships.

   同义词bawdycoarsedirtyfilthyindecentlewdobsceneoffensivepornographicracyribaldsalaciousscandalousshockingvulgar

   反义词cleandecentinnocentproperpurewholesome