toughly

• 副词，表示“强硬地、顽强地或不屈地”，也常指“艰难地、费力地”。多用于非正式或描述性语境，使用频率低于形容词。

An adverb meaning 'in a tough manner' — with strength, resilience, or difficulty. It is less common than its adjective form and is often used in informal or descriptive contexts.

1. In a strong or resilient mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows physical or mental strength and endurance.

   坚强地

   • She toughly endured the long hours of training.
   • The soldiers fought toughly against the harsh conditions.
   • He toughly resisted the temptation to give up.

   同义词firmlyrobustlystoutlystronglysturdily

   反义词delicatelyweakly

2. In a strict or severe mannerB2formal

   In a way that is demanding, harsh, or uncompromising.

   严厉地

   • The coach toughly pushed the team to their limits.
   • The teacher toughly graded the final exam.
   • The law was toughly enforced by the authorities.

   同义词firmlyhardharshlyrigorouslyseverelysternlystrictlyuncompromisingly

   反义词gentlyindulgentlylenientlymildlytolerantly