tougher , toughest
A tough person is strong and determined, and can tolerate difficulty or suffering.
He built up a reputation as a tough businessman.
他树立起吃苦耐劳的生意人的名声。
If you describe someone as tough, you mean that they are rough and violent.
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。
A tough place or area is considered to have a lot of crime and violence.
rough
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。
A tough way of life or period of time is difficult or full of suffering.
She had a pretty tough childhood.
她有一个非常艰苦的童年。
A tough task or problem is difficult to do or solve.
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。
Tough policies or actions are strict and firm.
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。
A tough substance is strong, and difficult to break, cut, or tear.
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。
Tough meat is difficult to cut and chew.
The steak was tough and the peas were like bullets.
牛排硬得嚼不动,豌豆就像子弹。