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1. Mean( generally, the opposite of nice,a little bit selfish,a little bit conniving. conniving means that planning something evil)
"刻薄的""不善良的"
Ex: Don't be mean. I didn't do anything to u.
Ex: She can be mean, but deep down she's a nice person.
也有"出色的"含义(something great)
2.Nasty(extreme sounding, more versatiled the way it could be used, not only for things but also for people.)
Ex: This person is nasty.
Ex: The smell is nasty. Someone has been cooking fish. The trash hasn't taken out.
Ex: Bring an umbrella. It's nasty out there.(weather)
a nasty woman
Role Play
A: Can we talk about the plan for the summer for a sec?
B: I' m no in the mood.
A:Ok,don't … about it.
B: I'm sorry, I'm just tired. I didn't mean it.(不是故意的)
A: It's ok. Oh!!!! there's a 🐛 in my food!
B: Thats nasty. Let's call the waitress over.
A: She's pretty nasty with her customers.
B: Don't be scared. It's gross!