diamond in the rough

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  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. A person or thing whose goodness or other positive qualities are hidden by a harsh or unremarkable surface appearance. figuratively
    — Her auto mechanic is a diamond in the rough: tough-talking but honest, even generous.

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