新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

toughen

英  [ˈtʌfən]
    

[VERB]

    PHRASAL VERB. 短语动词
  • toughen up

    1[PHRASAL 短语] 加强(政策、规章或惩罚)(同)toughen)

    Toughen up means the same as toughen.

    双语例句

    例:

    The new law toughens up penalties for those that misuse guns.

    这部新法律加强了对滥用枪支者的惩处。

    2[PHRASAL 短语] (经历)使坚强(同)toughen)

    Toughen up means the same as toughen.

    双语例句

    例:

    He thinks boxing is good for kids, that it toughens them up.

    他认为拳击对孩子们有好处,可以使他们变得坚强。

    VERB. 动词
  • toughens , toughening , toughened

    1[T 及物动词] 使坚硬

    If you toughen something or if it toughens, you make it stronger so that it will not break easily.

    双语例句

    例:

    Months of walking barefoot had toughened his feet.

    数月的赤脚行走已使他的双脚变得坚硬。

    2[T 及物动词] 加强(政策、规章或惩罚)

    If a person, institution, or law toughens its policies, regulations, or punishments, it makes them firmer or stricter.

    双语例句

    例:

    Talks are under way to toughen trade restrictions.

    加强贸易限制的会谈正在进行中。

    3[T 及物动词] (经历)使坚强

    If an experience toughens you, it makes you stronger and more independent in character.

    双语例句

    例:

    They believe that participating in fights toughens boys and shows them how to be men.

    他们认为参与打架可以使男孩们变得坚强,并且教会他们怎样成为男子汉。

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