abrasive

in Vietnamese Khắc nghiệt, thô ráp

BrE /ˈabrəsɪv/ AmE /ˈæbrəsɪv/

adjective / noun en → vi

1 ROUGH B2

Khắc nghiệt, thô ráp

having a rough surface that wears down other surfaces when rubbed against them

  • [T + obj]

Collocations abrasive paper · abrasive sand

  • The floor was covered with an abrasive material.

    Sàn nhà được lát bằng vật liệu thô ráp.

2 CRITIC C1

Khắc nghiệt, thô lỗ khi phê bình

tending to criticize people in a way that is likely to upset or offend them; not tactful or polite when criticizing someone

  • [T + obj]

Collocations abrasive criticism · an abrasive person

  • Her comments were very abrasive.

    Những nhận xét của cô ấy rất thô lỗ.

3 PRODUCT B2

Sản phẩm làm sạch hoặc đánh bóng bề mặt

a product that is used for cleaning or polishing surfaces by rubbing them with a rough surface

  • [T + obj]

Collocations abrasive cleaner · abrasive powder

  • Use an abrasive cleaner to remove the stains.

    Sử dụng chất làm sạch thô ráp để loại bỏ vết bẩn.