raucous
/ˈrɔːkəs/
CEFR level C2Topic Daily lifeWord #7091 in the learning path
刺耳的；喧闹的
Definitions
adj. Unpleasantly loud and harsh in sound.
刺耳的；喧闹的
Example
Raucous laughter from the kitchen woke the sleeping cat.
厨房里传来刺耳的大笑声，吵醒了熟睡的猫。
Residents argue that raucous nightlife disrupts sleep and reduces the appeal of otherwise attractive urban neighbourhoods.
居民认为，喧闹的夜生活扰乱睡眠，也降低了原本宜居的城市街区的吸引力。
Collocations
- raucous laughter
- raucous crowd
- raucous voice
Word family
- raucously (adv.)
- raucousness (n.)
Synonyms
- noisy
- harsh
Antonyms
- quiet
Usage tip
强调声音粗哑刺耳或喧闹，不只是嗓音沙哑。
FAQ
- What does raucous mean?
- Unpleasantly loud and harsh in sound.
- How is raucous pronounced?
- UK /ˈrɔːkəs/, US /ˈrɔːkəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
