tough /tʌf/ CET4 TEM4 ( tougher, toughest )

• 1. 

  ADJ A tough person is strong and determined, and can tolerate difficulty or suffering. 坚强的

  例：

  He built up a reputation as a tough businessman.

  他树立起了一个坚强生意人的名声。

• 2. 

  toughness N-UNCOUNT 坚强

  例：

  Ms. Potter has won a reputation for toughness and determination on her way to the top.

  波特小姐在奋斗到顶层的过程中赢得了坚强和果断的名声。

• 3. 

  ADJ If you describe someone as tough, you mean that they are rough and violent. 粗暴的

  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，为自己赢得了一个硬汉的名声。

• 4. 

  ADJ A tough place or area is considered to have a lot of crime and violence. 治安很差的

  例：

  She doesn't seem cut out for this tough neighbourhood.

  她似乎不适合这个治安很差的社区。

• 5. 

  ADJ A tough way of life or period of time is difficult or full of suffering. 艰苦的

  例：

  She had a pretty tough childhood.

  她度过了一个非常艰苦的童年。

• 6. 

  ADJ A tough task or problem is difficult to do or solve. 困难的

  例：

  It was a very tough decision but we feel we made the right one.

  这是一个非常困难的决定，但我们觉得自己做出了正确的选择。

• 7. 

  ADJ Tough policies or actions are strict and firm. (政策或行动) 强硬的

  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。

• 8. 

  ADJ A tough substance is strong, and difficult to break, cut, or tear. (物质) 坚硬的

  例：

  In industry, diamond can form a tough, non-corrosive coating for tools.

  在工业中，钻石可以制成工具上的一层坚硬且耐腐蚀的涂层。

• 9. 

  ADJ Tough meat is difficult to cut and chew. (肉) 嚼不动的

  例：

  The steak was tough and the peas were like bullets.

  牛排硬得嚼不动，豌豆就像子弹。