diamond in the rough

短语

璞玉

发音

AU

词形变化

diamonds in the rough 复数 diamonds in the rough

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An uncut diamond.

    He wants to go try his luck at that state park in Arkansas where you can look for diamonds in the rough and you can keep what you find.

  2. 2.

    A person or thing whose goodness or other positive qualities are hidden by a harsh or unremarkable surface appearance.

    璞玉

    比喻

    Her auto mechanic is a diamond in the rough: tough-talking but honest, even generous.