ragged
/ˈrægɪd; `ræɡɪd/ adj
1
(a) (of clothes) badly worn or in rags; tattered （指衣服）破旧的; 褴褛的
a ragged coat, suit, etc 破旧的大衣、 西服等
His sleeves were ragged at the cuffs. 他的袖口磨破了.
(b) (of people) wearing badly worn or torn clothes （指人）衣衫褴褛的
a ragged old man 衣衫褴褛的老人.
2 (fig 比喻) having an uneven outline, edge or surface; jagged （外形）不规则的; （边缘）锯齿状的; （表面）凹凸不平的
the ragged profile of the cliffs 参差不齐的峭壁
ragged clouds driven by the wind 被风吹散的残云.
3 (fig 比喻) lacking smoothness or uniformity; imperfect 不流畅的;不一致的; 不完美的
The choir gave a ragged performance,ie The singers were not following the conductor. 合唱队演唱得很不和谐（歌唱者不听从指挥）.
A ragged shout went up from the small crowd. 这一小群人发出了刺耳的喊叫.