| 单词 | tough |
| 释义 | tough —tough /tʌf/ adjective (DIFFICULT) ► B2 difficult to do or to deal with: » They've had an exceptionally tough life.» They will be a tough team to beat.» The company is going through a tough time at the moment.» We've had to make some very tough decisions.» My boss has given me a tough job/assignment.» Many homeless people are facing a tough winter.Thesaurus+: ↑Complicated and difficult to do , ↑Difficult to understandtoughly /ˈtʌf.li/ adverb► F0» These boots are very toughly (= strongly) made.» The newspaper published a toughly worded article about racist behaviour.» We live in a toughly competitive world.Thesaurus+: ↑Physically strong and powerfultoughness /ˈtʌf.nəs/ ► C2» She has a reputation for toughness (= being strong and determined).» They can't face the toughness of the competition.Thesaurus+: ↑Complexity , ↑Difficult to understandThesaurus+: ↑Power and intensity , ↑Energy, force and power • • • Extra Examples:» It's been a tough six months and I feel I've earned a few weeks off.» We'll have to make some tough decisions - there are no easy options.» It's going to be a tough competition but I'm mentally prepared for it.» This course is really tough, - sometimes I feeling like packing it all in.» Now I'm going to ask you a really tough question - are you ready?adjective (FOOD) ► B2 describes food that is difficult to cut or eat: » This steak is very tough.» These apples have tough skins.Thesaurus+: ↑Not pleasant to eat or drinktoughness /ˈtʌf.nəs/► C2» She has a reputation for toughness (= being strong and determined).» They can't face the toughness of the competition.Thesaurus+: ↑Complexity , ↑Difficult to understandThesaurus+: ↑Power and intensity , ↑Energy, force and power adjective (STRONG) B2 strong; not easily broken or made weaker or defeated: » These toys are made from tough plastic.» Children's shoes need to be tough.» You have to be tough to be successful in politics.» INFORMAL Their lawyer is a real tough customer/nut (= person).Thesaurus+: ↑Physically strong and powerfulC2 strong and determined: » Tough new safety standards have been introduced for cars.» There have been calls for tougher controls/restrictions on what newspapers are allowed to print.» After some tough bargaining, we finally agreed on a deal.» I think it's time the police got tougher on/with (= treated more severely) people who drink and drive.» The government is continuing to take a tough line on terrorism.Thesaurus+: ↑Strong-willedtoughly /ˈtʌf.li/ adverb► F0» These boots are very toughly (= strongly) made.» The newspaper published a toughly worded article about racist behaviour.» We live in a toughly competitive world.Thesaurus+: ↑Physically strong and powerfultoughness /ˈtʌf.nəs/ ► C2» She has a reputation for toughness (= being strong and determined).» They can't face the toughness of the competition.Thesaurus+: ↑Complexity , ↑Difficult to understandThesaurus+: ↑Power and intensity , ↑Energy, force and powerWord Builder:–Adjectives: tough–Verbs: toughen–Adverbs: toughly • • • Extra Examples:» I can't eat this meat - it's too tough.» Polyurethane varnish provides a tough, scratch-resistant finish.» We need a mayor who is tough enough to clean up this town.» You'll need some fairly tough footwear to go walking up mountains.» Several governments have adopted tough new anti-terrorist legislation in the wake of the attacks.adjective (UNLUCKY) C2 INFORMAL unlucky: » "I've been told I've got to work late today because I'm very behind on my work." "Oh, tough luck!"» It's tough on Geoff that he's going to miss the party.Thesaurus+: ↑Good luck and bad luckF0 INFORMAL sometimes used to show that you have no sympathy for someone's problems or difficulties: » "I haven't got any money left." "Well, (that's just) tough - you shouldn't have spent it all on cigarettes."Thesaurus+: ↑Expressions meaning 'it isn't important to me'adjective (VIOLENT) ► F0 likely to be violent or to contain violence; not kind or pleasant: » a tough neighbourhood» Many of the country's toughest criminals are held in this prison.Thesaurus+: ↑Violent or aggressive , ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Treating people or animals badlytoughly /ˈtʌf.li/ adverb► F0» These boots are very toughly (= strongly) made.» The newspaper published a toughly worded article about racist behaviour.» We live in a toughly competitive world.Thesaurus+: ↑Physically strong and powerfultoughness /ˈtʌf.nəs/ ► C2» She has a reputation for toughness (= being strong and determined).» They can't face the toughness of the competition.Thesaurus+: ↑Complexity , ↑Difficult to understandThesaurus+: ↑Power and intensity , ↑Energy, force and power noun [C] (ALSO toughie) MAINLY US OR OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL ► F0 a violent person: » Bands of armed toughs roamed the city.Thesaurus+: ↑Unpleasant people in general , ↑Unpleasant men• • • Extra Examples:» There are some pretty tough children in his class.» He worked for a group of tough masters.» His bosses were really tough. |
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