"rough around the edges" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 有点粗糙
• 不太成熟

Definition

形容人或事物不完美，常常缺乏修养、礼貌或经验，但通常仍有潜力或优点。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式，经常用来形容人、技能或事物虽不完美但有前途。常见于表达宽容或肯定，用'be'动词。类似中文‘外表粗糙但有内涵’。

Examples

He is smart, but still a bit rough around the edges.

他很聪明，但还有点**rough around the edges**。

The new park is nice, though it's rough around the edges.

新公园很不错，虽然还有些**rough around the edges**。

Her cooking is delicious, but a little rough around the edges.

她的厨艺很好吃，就是还有点**rough around the edges**。

He’s a great guy—just a bit rough around the edges, you know?

他人很好，就是有点**rough around the edges**，你懂吧？

The project looks promising, but it's still rough around the edges at this stage.

这个项目很有潜力，只是在这个阶段还**rough around the edges**。

She's improved a lot, but her presentation is still rough around the edges.

她进步了很多，但演讲还是有点**rough around the edges**。