新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

tough

英  [tʌf]
    

[ADJ]

    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。