scratchy

• 形容材质粗糙、扎人或引起瘙痒的；也形容声音刺耳、沙哑或令人不适的。

Describes a rough, irritating texture or sound, often causing discomfort.

1. Causing abrasionB1informal

   Having a rough texture that can scrape or irritate the skin.

   粗糙刺人的

   • This wool sweater feels scratchy against my neck.
   • The cat's tongue is surprisingly scratchy.
   • He complained about the scratchy fabric of the new uniform.

   同义词abrasivecoarsegrittyharshroughscratching

   反义词satinysilkysmoothsoftvelvety

2. Easily irritated or annoyedB2informal

   In a state of being irritable or quick to become angry.

   易怒的

   • She was feeling scratchy after a long day of work.
   • He gets scratchy when he hasn't had enough sleep.
   • The constant noise made everyone a bit scratchy.

   同义词cantankerouscholericcrankycrossgrouchygrumpyirascibleirritablepeevishpetulantqueruloussnappishtestytouchy

   反义词agreeablecalmeasygoingeven-temperedgood-naturedplacidpleasantserene

3. Lacking consistencyB2informal

   Not smooth or even; marked by irregularity or unevenness.

   不均匀的

   • The recording was scratchy and hard to understand.
   • His performance was scratchy, with several missed notes.
   • The old film had a scratchy quality to it.

   同义词bumpycoarseirregularjaggedraggedroughuneven

   反义词evenregularsmooth

4. Unpleasantly harsh or grating in soundB1informal

   Producing a rough, grating, or unpleasant sound.

   刺耳的

   • The radio emitted a scratchy static noise.
   • Her voice sounded scratchy from a cold.
   • The old vinyl record played with a scratchy sound.

   同义词cacophonousdiscordantgratingharshhoarsejarringraspyraucousscreechystrident

   反义词gentlemellowmelodioussmoothsoft