hard
/hɑːd/ · /hɑːrd/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #618 in the learning path
坚硬的
Definitions
adj. Firm and not easily bent, cut, or pressed
坚硬的
adj. Requiring considerable effort or being difficult to endure
困难的；艰苦的
adv. With great effort, force, or intensity
努力地；猛烈地
Example
This bread is too hard to bite into.
这块面包太硬了，咬不动。
Many students work hard to gain qualifications, yet still find it difficult to secure stable employment.
许多学生努力取得学历或资格，却仍然难以找到稳定的工作。
Collocations
- hard work
- work hard
- hard evidence
- hard surface
Word family
- harden (v.)
- hardness (n.)
- hardship (n.)
Antonyms
- soft
- easy
Usage tip
hard可作副词“努力地”；hardly意为“几乎不”。
FAQ
- What does hard mean?
- Firm and not easily bent, cut, or pressed Requiring considerable effort or being difficult to endure With great effort, force, or intensity
- How is hard pronounced?
- UK /hɑːd/, US /hɑːrd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
