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churlish

/ˈtʃɜːlɪʃ/ /ˈtʃɝːlɪʃ/

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adjective

粗鲁的，粗鄙的

Of or pertaining to a serf, peasant, or rustic.

Examples :

"The churlish farmer, used to a simple life, found city life confusing and rude. "

这个乡下农夫，习惯了简朴的生活，觉得城市生活既令人困惑又粗鲁。

person character society

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adjective

粗鲁，粗俗，无礼。

Rude, surly, ungracious.

Examples :

"The churlish teenager slammed the door after being asked to help with the dishes. "

那个粗鲁的青少年在被要求帮忙洗碗后，砰的一声把门关上了。

character attitude human moral quality

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adjective

吝啬，小气

Stingy or grudging.

Examples :

"My uncle is quite churlish with his money; he rarely gives anyone a gift. "

我叔叔在钱方面很吝啬，很少送人礼物。

character attitude moral person

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adjective

贫瘠的，难耕的

(of soil) Difficult to till, lacking pliancy; unmanageable.

Examples :

"The farmer struggled to plow the churlish soil, as it resisted the tools stubbornly. "

农民费力地犁着那片贫瘠的土地，因为它非常坚硬，犁具很难耕动。

agriculture nature environment