rough
gb/ɹˈʌf/ us/ɹˈʌf/
A2
Английски
~ 2500
Значения
0 значения
adjective
A2
property
1
Uneven or coarse in texture
Not smooth; having a surface with small high parts and low parts.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is rough
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rough' with 'tough'; 'tough' refers to strength or difficulty, not texture.
Синоними
coarse (Implies a more grainy or crude texture, often used for fabrics or manners.)
Антоними
smooth (Describes a surface without bumps or irregularities.)
Колокации
rough surface
|rough skin
|rough texture
|rough edge
Теми
daily life
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The table's surface felt rough under my fingers.
- His hands were rough from years of hard work.
- Be careful, the metal has a rough edge.
- The road was rough and full of potholes.
Примери за учащи
- The wall is rough.
- Her hands are rough.
- The ground is rough here.
- This paper feels rough.
adjective
B1
property
2
Difficult or unpleasant situation or time
Hard or unpleasant to experience.
Модел на употреба:
a rough [day/time/period]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'rough' with 'tough' here; while similar in some contexts, 'rough' often focuses on discomfort rather than resilience.
Синоними
hard (A general term for something not easy to do or endure.)
Антоними
easy (Describes something that is not difficult to experience.)
Колокации
rough day
|rough time
|rough start
Теми
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She’s had a rough week at work.
- It was a rough start to the season.
- He went through a rough patch after losing his job.
Примери за учащи
- I had a rough day.
- He is going through a rough time.
- It was a rough night for me.
adjective
B1
property
3
Not exact; approximate
Close to the correct number, amount, or idea, but not exact.
Модел на употреба:
a rough [idea/estimate/number]
Честа грешка:
Learners may think 'rough' means 'bad' here; it refers to lack of detail, not poor quality.
Синоними
approximate (More formal; used in technical or precise contexts.)
Антоними
exact (Fully accurate and detailed.)
Колокации
rough estimate
|rough idea
|rough calculation
Теми
measurement
|communication
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- I can give you a rough estimate of the cost.
- He sketched a rough outline of the plan.
- That’s just a rough guess, not the final figure.
Примери за учащи
- This is a rough number.
- I have a rough idea about the plan.
- We made a rough map.
adjective
B1
property
4
Harsh or violent in action
Strong and not gentle; may hurt someone or something.
Модел на употреба:
[someone/something] is rough with [someone/something]
Синоними
harsh (Can refer to both physical and non-physical severity; 'rough' here is more physical.)
Антоними
gentle (Careful and soft in touch or action.)
Колокации
play rough
|rough handling
Теми
sports
|behavior
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The players were getting rough on the field.
- Don’t be so rough with the puppy.
- He gave me a rough shove as he passed.
Примери за учащи
- The boys play rough.
- He is rough with his dog.
- She pushed me in a rough way.
Съществително
B2
entity
5
Long grass area on golf course
On a golf course, an area with long grass that is harder to hit the ball from.
Синоними
long grass area (golf) (A descriptive phrase used instead of the golf term.)
Колокации
hit into the rough
Теми
sports
Примери
- His ball landed in the rough.
- She struggled to get out of the rough on her second shot.
- Avoid hitting into the rough if you can.
Примери за учащи
- The ball is in the rough.
- I hit my ball into the rough.
- It is hard to play in the rough.
Граматика
Речникова форма
rough
IPA
GB/ɹˈʌf/
US/ɹˈʌf/
Срички и ударение
rough (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (rough)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: rough
- Comparative: rougher
- Superlative: roughest
Семейство думи
Изрази
in the rough
1/ˈɪn ðə ɹˈʌf/
fixed phrase
In an unfinished state
Not finished or prepared; in its natural form.
Примери
- The diamond was found in the rough before being cut and polished.
- His talent is still in the rough but shows great promise.
play rough
1/plˈeɪ ɹˈʌf/
fixed phrase
Play aggressively in sports/games
To play in a way that is strong and may hurt others, especially in games or sports.
Примери
- The kids were playing rough in the backyard.
- Some players like to play rough to intimidate opponents.
rough around the edges
1/ɹˈʌf ɚˈaʊnd ðə ˈɛd͡ʒɪz/
idiom
informal
Good overall but with small faults
Having some small problems or faults but still good in general.
Примери
- He’s a bit rough around the edges but has a good heart.
- The house is rough around the edges but very solid.
rough it
1/ɹˈʌf ˈɪt/
idiom
informal
Live without usual comforts for a while
To live without usual things like electricity, comfortable beds, or good food for a short time.
Примери
- We had to rough it during our camping trip.
- They roughed it in a small cabin with no running water.
take the rough with the smooth
1/tˈeɪk ðə ɹˈʌf wˈɪθ ðə smˈuð/
idiom
Accept good and bad together
Accept both good and bad parts of life or a situation without complaint.
Примери
- In this job you have to take the rough with the smooth.
- Marriage means taking the rough with the smooth.