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tough-skinned

/ˈtʌf ˌskɪnd/

翻译: 形容一个人不容易被冒犯或伤害;情感上坚韧、能承受批评或压力。

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adjective

/ˈtʌf ˌskɪnd/C1formal
  • zh形容一个人不容易被冒犯或伤害;情感上坚韧、能承受批评或压力。

Describes a person who is not easily offended or upset; emotionally resilient.

  1. Having a tough outer coveringB2formal

    Possessing a thick or resilient skin or surface.

    zh厚皮的

    • The tough-skinned fruit was difficult to peel.
    • Some reptiles are naturally tough-skinned for protection.
    • The plant's tough-skinned leaves resist insect damage.

    同义词durableleatheryresilientruggedthick-skinned

  2. Insensitive to criticismB2informal

    Not easily affected by negative comments or disapproval.

    zh厚脸皮

    • As a politician, you need to be tough-skinned to handle the media.
    • She is tough-skinned and doesn't let harsh feedback bother her.
    • Being tough-skinned helps him deal with online trolls.

    同义词calloushardenedimperviousinsensitivepachydermatousthick-skinnedunflappable

    反义词sensitivethin-skinnedvulnerable

词形
  • more tough-skinned comparative form
  • most tough-skinned superlative form