The Open Dictionary

obscene

形容词

UK/əbˈsiːn/
US/əbˈsiːn/

定义 obscene 形容词

  1. C2

    Highly offensive or disgusting, often because of explicit sexual content; violating accepted standards of decency; morally repugnant.

    • The film received harsh criticism due to its obscene content.

    • Their obscene behavior in public was shocking.

    • The comedian is known for using obscene language in his performances.

  2. C2

    Unacceptably large or excessive; shockingly disproportionate; outrageously offensive in amount or degree.

    • The CEO received an obscene bonus, which sparked public outrage.

    • The company's profits were obscene.

    • The amount of money we spent on those unnecessary decorations was obscene.