in the raw 1. 处在自然状态；处在蒙昧(或野蛮)状态 the border between civilization and life in the raw 文明与野蛮生活之间的分界线 The guide took us out for a glimpse of lions-in-the-raw. 导游带领我们出去一睹那些处在野生自然状态的狮子。 Nature in the raw is seldom mild. 未经人类改造的大自然鲜有温顺。 2. 〈口〉赤身露体，一丝不挂 swim in the raw 光着身子游泳