ruggedness

• 名词，指物理上的坚固耐用或结实程度，也指表面的崎岖不平，或事情的艰难程度。

A noun referring to the quality of being physically strong and sturdy, or the property of having an uneven surface, or the characteristic of being challenging to accomplish.

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1. Physical strength and sturdinessB2formal

   The quality of being physically strong, durable, and able to withstand harsh conditions.

   坚固耐用

   • The ruggedness of the mountain climber allowed him to endure the extreme cold.
   • The vehicle's ruggedness makes it ideal for off-road adventures.
   • His ruggedness was evident in his ability to carry heavy loads for miles.

   同义词durabilityhardinessresiliencerobustnesssoliditystrengthsturdinesstoughness

   反义词delicacyfragilityfrailtyweakness

2. Uneven terrainB2formal

   The quality of a surface being rough, irregular, or uneven, especially in a natural landscape.

   崎岖不平

   • The ruggedness of the coastline made it difficult to build a road.
   • Hikers must be prepared for the ruggedness of the trail.
   • The ruggedness of the terrain challenged even the most experienced explorers.

   同义词irregularityjaggednessrockinessroughnessunevenness

   反义词evennessflatnesssmoothness

3. Difficulty or hardshipC1formal

   The quality of being difficult, demanding, or requiring great effort to accomplish.

   艰难困苦

   • The ruggedness of the training program weeded out the less determined candidates.
   • She was not prepared for the ruggedness of the new job's demands.
   • The ruggedness of the economic conditions forced many businesses to close.

   同义词arduousnessdifficultyhardshiprigorseveritystrenuousnesstoughness

   反义词easefacilitysimplicity