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sleazy

/ˈsliːzi/ American
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  • adj. 质地薄的, 廉价的
  • adj. 低俗的
Definition
  • adj. thin and cheap in quality
  • adj. low and morally disreputable
Example
The sleazy salesman tried to trick tourists into buying fake watches.
那个卑鄙的推销员想骗游客买假手表。

Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: very thin in texture (adjective).

比较义项:形容质地或厚度上很薄、纤细(adj.)。

  • fine

    Fine describes something so thin it feels delicate or high-quality, often praising fine hair, fabric, or thread; it never suggests cheapness.

    fine 形容某样东西薄得让人觉得精致或上乘,常用来称赞纤细的头发、织物或线,从不带廉价的意味。

    Her fine blonde hair blew easily in the wind.

    她纤细的金发在风中轻易地飘动。

  • thin

    Thin is the neutral, everyday word for a small distance between two sides, used for objects, materials, or people, with no judgment about quality.

    thin 是日常中性的说法,指两侧之间的距离很小,可以用来形容物体、材料或人,不带任何关于质量的评价。

    He sliced the bread into thin, even slices for the sandwiches.

    他把面包切成薄而均匀的片,用来做三明治。

  • sleazy 本词

    Sleazy specifically describes fabric or clothing that is thin and cheaply made, carrying a negative, informal judgment about poor quality.

    sleazy 专门形容又薄又廉价的织物或衣服,带有贬义和非正式的语气,暗示质量低劣。

    The jacket was made of sleazy nylon that tore after one wash.

    这件夹克是用廉价的薄尼龙做的,洗一次就破了。

All three can describe something thin, but the judgment differs. Fine means so thin it feels delicate or high-quality, like fine hair or fabric. Thin is neutral, just a small distance between two sides, with no judgment. Sleazy describes cheap fabric, with a negative tone.

这三个词都可以形容物体“很薄”,但语气和评价色彩不同:fine 强调薄而精致、通常带褒义;thin 是中性的日常说法;sleazy 则带贬义,形容又薄又廉价的材质。这里不比较 fine 的“晴朗的”“健康的”等其他常见义项。