Few realised just how ropy the banks were .

很少有人意识到银行是多么的糟糕。

We spent the night in a ropy old tent .

我们在一个破旧的帐篷里过了一夜。

The coat is a bit ropy , isn 't it ?

这件上衣有点儿破旧，不是吗？

But the industry 's record when it comes to making deals work is ropy .

但业内纪录显示，达成最后交易的工作是很一个胶着的过程。

That car has ropy tyres .

那辆汽车的轮胎质量很差。