单词 | rugged |
释义 | rugged (rʌgɪd ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A rugged area of land is uneven and covered with rocks, with few trees or plants. [literary] ...rugged mountainous terrain. ruggedly adverb [ADVERB adjective] ...a ruggedly beautiful wilderness. ruggedness uncountable noun The island's ruggedness symbolises our history and the character of the people. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe a man as rugged, you mean that he has strong, masculine features. [literary, approval] A look of pure disbelief crossed Shankly's rugged face. Synonyms: strong-featured, lined, worn, weathered ruggedly adverb [ADVERB adjective, ADVERB -ed] He was six feet tall and ruggedly handsome. 3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe someone's character as rugged, you mean that they are strong and determined, and have the ability to cope with difficult situations. [approval] Rugged individualism forged America's frontier society. Synonyms: uncompromising, decided, firm, tough 4. adjective A rugged piece of equipment is strong and is designed to last a long time, even if it is treated roughly. The camera combines rugged reliability with unequalled optical performance and speed. ruggedness uncountable noun The body is 90% titanium for ruggedness. Collocations: rugged look Teaming tailored twopieces with super-cool sunglasses, he pulls off that rugged look like no other. The Sun Gentlemen ranging from scientists to philosophers to politicians often favored the rugged look that the style created. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The rugged look carried to the interior, where the only floor option was a full rubber covering. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They promise much with their rugged looks and deliver little day-to-day practicality or affordability. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 崎岖多岩的 Japanese: 起伏の多い |
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