tough

• 形容某物坚固、耐用、不易损坏；也形容人体格强健或精神坚韧、能吃苦。

Describes something that is strong, durable, or difficult to break; also used to describe a person who is physically or mentally strong.

1. Strong and resilientA2formal

   Physically strong and able to endure hardship or pain.

   坚韧

   • He is a tough soldier who never gives up.
   • The material is tough enough to withstand extreme weather.
   • She has a tough spirit that helps her overcome challenges.

   同义词durablehardyresilientrobustruggedstalwartstrongsturdy

   反义词delicatefragilefrailsoftvulnerableweak

2. Difficult or challengingA2formal

   Requiring great effort, endurance, or skill to accomplish.

   困难的

   • The exam was really tough for most students.
   • It was a tough decision to leave her hometown.
   • Climbing the mountain was a tough but rewarding experience.

   同义词arduouschallengingdemandingdifficultformidablegruelinghardheavyrigorousstrenuous

   反义词easyfacilemanageablesimpletrivial

3. Strict or severeB1informal

   Firm and uncompromising in rules or discipline.

   严格的

   • The coach is tough but fair with the team.
   • My parents were tough about curfews.
   • The teacher has a tough grading policy.

   同义词firmharshrigorousseveresternstrictstringentuncompromising

   反义词easygoingindulgentlenientpermissivesoft

4. Hard to chew or cutA2informal

   Describing food that is difficult to bite or cut due to being firm or fibrous.

   难嚼的

   • The steak was too tough to eat.
   • This bread is tough because it's stale.
   • The meat was tough and chewy.

   同义词chewyfibrousgristlyhardleatherystringy

   反义词tender

• 名词，指强壮、坚韧或难以对付的人，常用于非正式场合。

A noun referring to a person who is strong, resilient, or difficult to deal with, often used informally.

不可数

1. A violent or aggressive personB2informal

   A person who is rough, violent, or intimidating, often involved in criminal activities.

   恶棍

   • The bar was full of toughs looking for a fight.
   • A group of toughs surrounded him in the alley.
   • The movie features a gang of street toughs.

   同义词brawlerbullygangsterheavyhoodlumhooliganmugroughrowdyruffianthug