新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

tough

英 [tʌf]

[ADJ]

词汇频率：

ADJ. 形容词

tougher , toughest
1. 坚强的
A tough person is strong and determined, and can tolerate difficulty or suffering.
双语例句
例：
He built up a reputation as a tough businessman.
他树立起吃苦耐劳的生意人的名声。
2. 粗暴的
If you describe someone as tough, you mean that they are rough and violent.
双语例句
例：
He had shot three people dead earning himself a reputation as a tough guy.
他已开枪打死了3个人，得到了暴徒的恶名。
3. 治安很差的
A tough place or area is considered to have a lot of crime and violence.
近义词
rough
双语例句
例：
She doesn't seem cut out for this tough neighborhood.
她似乎不适合这个治安很差的社区。
4. 艰苦的
A tough way of life or period of time is difficult or full of suffering.
近义词
rough
双语例句
例：
She had a pretty tough childhood.
她有一个非常艰苦的童年。
5. 困难的
A tough task or problem is difficult to do or solve.
近义词
hard
双语例句
例：
It was a very tough decision but we feel we made the right one.
这是一个非常艰难的决定，但我们觉得自己做出了正确的选择。
6. （政策或行动）强硬的
Tough policies or actions are strict and firm.
近义词
strong
双语例句
例：
He is known for taking a tough line on security.
他以在安全方面采取强硬路线而闻名。
7. （物质）坚硬的
A tough substance is strong, and difficult to break, cut, or tear.
双语例句
例：
In industry, diamond can form a tough, non-corrosive coating for tools.
在工业中，金刚石可以用作工具表面坚硬且耐腐蚀的涂层。
8. （肉）嚼不动的
Tough meat is difficult to cut and chew.
双语例句
例：
The steak was tough and the peas were like bullets.
牛排硬得嚼不动，豌豆就像子弹。