tough
UK/tʌf/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Strong and resilient; difficult to cut or chew; hard to deal with; physically or mentally hardy
坚韧的；难嚼的；艰难的；强硬的
n.
A violent or aggressive person; a thug
恶棍，暴徒
v.
To endure a difficult situation
忍受，熬过
Root Breakdown
Native Englishtoughother
=tough
Common Collocations
- 1.tough decision艰难的决定
- 2.tough love严厉的爱
- 3.tough it out咬牙坚持
- 4.get tough on对……采取强硬态度
Example Sentences
- 1.
The meat was so tough that it was almost impossible to chew.
- 2.
She had a tough childhood but grew up to be a resilient woman.
- 3.
Negotiating with that client is always tough — they never compromise.