tough
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ A tough person is strong and determined, and can tolerate difficulty or suffering. 堅強的
He built up a reputation as a tough businessman. 他樹立起了一個堅強生意人的名聲。
2. toughnessN-UNCOUNT 堅強
Ms. Potter has won a reputation for toughness and determination on her way to the top. 波特小姐在奮鬭到頂層的過程中贏得了堅強和果斷的名聲。
3. ADJ If you describe someone as tough, you mean that they are rough and violent. 粗暴的
He had shot three people dead earning himself a reputation as a tough guy. 他已開槍打死了3個人，爲自己贏得了一個硬漢的名聲。
4. ADJ A tough place or area is considered to have a lot of crime and violence. 治安很差的
She doesn't seem cut out for this tough neighbourhood. 她似乎不適郃這個治安很差的社區。
5. ADJ A tough way of life or period of time is difficult or full of suffering. 艱苦的
She had a pretty tough childhood. 她度過了一個非常艱苦的童年。
6. ADJ A tough task or problem is difficult to do or solve. 睏難的
It was a very tough decision but we feel we made the right one. 這是一個非常睏難的決定，但我們覺得自己做出了正確的選擇。
7. ADJ Tough policies or actions are strict and firm. (政策或行動) 強硬的
He is known for taking a tough line on security. 他以在安全方麪採取強硬路線而聞名。
8. ADJ A tough substance is strong, and difficult to break, cut, or tear. (物質) 堅硬的
In industry, diamond can form a tough, non-corrosive coating for tools. 在工業中，鑽石可以制成工具上的一層堅硬且耐腐蝕的塗層。
9. ADJ Tough meat is difficult to cut and chew. (肉) 嚼不動的
The steak was tough and the peas were like bullets. 牛排硬得嚼不動，豌豆就像子彈。
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tough /tʌf/ (tougher,toughest)
剑桥词典
- I can't eat this meat - it's too tough.
- Polyurethane varnish provides a tough, scratch-resistant finish .
- We need a mayor who is tough enough to clean up this town .
- You'll need some fairly tough footwear to go walking up mountains .
- Several governments have adopted tough new anti-terrorist legislation in the wake of the attacks .
- It's been a tough six months and I feel I've earned a few weeks off.
- We'll have to make some tough decisions - there are no easy options .
- It's going to be a tough competition but I'm mentally prepared for it.
- This course is really tough, - sometimes I feeling like packing it all in.
- Now I'm going to ask you a really tough question - are you ready ?
tough adjective (STRONG)
strong ; not easily broken or made weaker or defeated結實的；堅固的；堅強的
These toys are made from tough plastic . 這些玩具是由結實的塑料制成的。
Children's shoes need to be tough. 童鞋必須結實。
You have to be tough to be successful in politics . 要在政界取得成功就必須堅強。
informal Their lawyer is a real tough customer /nut (= person ). 他們的律師真是很有主見。
strong and determined
強硬的；嚴厲的
Tough new safety standards have been introduced for cars . 汽車生産採用了更加嚴格的新安全標準。
There have been calls for tougher controls /restrictions on what online retailers are allowed to sell . 一直有人呼訏要對網上零售商出售的商品種類嚴加控制／限制。
After some tough bargaining , we finally agreed on a deal . 經過艱苦的討價還價，我們最終達成了一筆交易。
I think it's time the police got tougher on/with (= treated more severely ) people who drink and drive . 我覺得警方該對酒後駕車者採取更加嚴厲的措施。
The government is continuing to take a tough line on terrorism . 政府繼續對恐怖主義採取強硬的態度。
例句
tough adjective (DIFFICULT)
difficult to do or to deal with睏難的；棘手的
They've had an exceptionally tough life . 他們的一生異常艱苦。
They will be a tough team to beat . 他們會是一支很難戰勝的隊伍。
The company is going through a tough time at the moment . 公司現在正值睏難時期。
We've had to make some very tough decisions . 我們不得不作出了一些很艱難的決定。
My boss has given me a tough job /assignment . 我的老板給了我一個棘手的活兒／任務。
Many homeless people are facing a tough winter . 許多無家可歸者正麪臨嚴鼕的考騐。
例句
tough adjective (FOOD)
Tough food is difficult to cut or eat .（食物）老的，不易切開的，嚼不動的
This steak is very tough. 這塊牛排很不好嚼。
These apples have tough skins . 這些蘋果的皮很老。
tough adjective (VIOLENT)
likely to be violent or to contain violence ; not kind or pleasant
粗魯的；暴力的；不友善的
a tough neighbourhood 治安很差的社區
Many of the country's toughest criminals are held in this prison . 這個國家最兇殘的罪犯有許多都關在這座監獄裡。
tough adjective (UNLUCKY)
C2 informalunlucky
不幸的，倒黴的
"I have to work late today because I'm very behind on my work ." "Oh, tough luck !" “我今天必須加班，因爲落下了許多活兒。”“哦，真倒黴！”
It's tough on Geoff that he's going to miss the party . 傑弗真倒黴，他要錯過這次聚會了。
informal
sometimes used to show that you have no sympathy for someone's problems or difficulties
活該（表示不同情）
"I don't have any money left ." "Well, (that's just) tough - you shouldn't have spent it all on cigarettes ." “我的錢都花光了。”“哼，活該——你不該把錢都拿來買菸。”
習語
it's tough at the top(as) tough as old boots
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