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Gross Meaning in English

word

/ˈɡɹoʊs/
grohs
/ɡɹˈəʊs/
grohs

释义

If something is gross, it is very unpleasant, dirty, or disgusting. It can also mean the total amount before taxes, fees, or other deductions are taken away.

用法与细微差别

Very common in informal speech for reactions: 'That’s gross.' For money, 'gross income/pay' is a formal or business term and contrasts with 'net'. Don't use it for mild dislike; it suggests strong disgust.

例句

The sink is gross after all those dirty dishes.

basic

I don't want to touch that gross bug.

basic

Her gross pay is higher than her net pay.

basic

Ew, that's gross — please clean it up.

natural

The movie was funny, but some parts were really gross.

natural

They said the job pays $4,000 gross a month.

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