tough

KK [tʌf] /tʌf/

形容词

1
困难的、艰难的、棘手的
Choosing between the two job offers was a tough decision.
要在这两份工作之间做选择是个艰难的决定。
2
坚强的、强悍的、硬汉的
She's tough enough to handle criticism from her colleagues.
她够坚强，能承受同事的批评。
3
强硬的、严厉的
The government has promised to get tough on tax evasion.
政府承诺将对逃税采取强硬手段。
4
坚韧的、耐用的、结实的
These boots are made of tough leather and last for years.
这双靴子是用坚韧的皮革做的，可以穿好几年。
5
咬不动的、老的指食物
The steak was so tough that I could barely chew it.
这块牛排太老了，我几乎咬不动。
6
治安差的、龙蛇混杂的
He grew up in a tough part of the city.
他在市区治安很差的地带长大。
7
倒楣的、真惨口语
That's tough, but there's nothing more we can do.
那真的很惨，但我们也无能为力了。

1
恶棍、流氓旧式
A couple of toughs were hanging around outside the bar.
几个流氓在酒吧外面晃来晃去。

1
硬撑、咬牙撑过口语；常用 tough it out
He decided to tough it out until the end of the season.
他决定咬牙撑到球季结束。