rustic

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rus·tic1 /ˈrʌstɪk/ adjectiveadj

1 COUNTRYSIDEsimple, old-fashioned, and not spoiled by modern developments, in a way that is typical of the countryside 質樸的；鄉村的；鄉村風味的

The village had a certain rustic charm.

這個村莊有一種迷人的田園風情。

2 [only before noun]SIMPLE/PLAIN roughly made from wood 用木頭粗制的

a rustic chair

一把粗木椅

—rusticity /rʌˈstɪsəti/ noun [uncountableU]

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rustic• The rustic Alpine Cemetery also is growing.• The rustic beauty of the countryside attracted many prominent citizens to Marin County.• a rustic bench• The cottages and rustic buildings are typically Sardinian in style with terracotta roofs, shuttered windows and high-beamed ceilings.• American tourists are fascinated by the village's rustic charm.• The plantation-style home is comfortable, not ostentatious, furnishings a rustic combination of flea market antiques and Storehouse chic.• First and foremost this rustic establishment is dedicated to good food.• The place looks like a musical-comedy version of a rustic Gulf Coast shrimp shack.• The rustic music they created has a timeless appeal, both in its deceptive simplicity and total lack of pretension.• We stayed in a rustic old lodge.• The picture showed a typical rustic scene.• The pretty, rustic style dining room overlooks the garden.

rustic charm• Besides, two weeks is about as much rustic charm as most people can stand.• It had a rough, rustic charm, earthy colours.• Rustic appeal Create your own oasis of rustic charm with an intimate and cosy garden like this.

rustic2 noun [countableC]

literarySACOUNTRYSIDE someone from the country, especially a farm worker 鄉下人；莊稼人；鄉巴佬

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rustic• He had a large square head, strong features, the worried look of a rustic crossing streets in the capital.• Indeed the language which Wordsworth has in mind is certainly not the real language of rustics.• Who wanted some poor rustics out of the White House Travel Office?• Stop and find out who I am, no rude rustic or shepherd.

Origin rustic1

(1400-1500) Old French rustique, from Latin rusticus, from rus; → RURAL

rus·tic1 adjectiveadjrustic2 noun

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