Definitions
adj. Difficult to do, deal with, or endure
艰难的；棘手的
adj. Able to cope with hardship, pain, or difficult conditions
坚强的；能吃苦的
adj. Strong and difficult to break, cut, or damage
坚韧的；不易破损的
Example
It was a tough climb, but the view was worth it.
这段攀登很艰难，但沿途的风景让付出变得值得。
Governments face tough choices when balancing economic growth with the need to protect natural resources.
在平衡经济增长与保护自然资源的需求时，政府面临艰难的抉择。
Collocations
- tough decision
- tough times
- tough competition
- tough material
Word family
- toughness (n.)
- toughen (v.)
Synonyms
- difficult
- resilient
- durable
Antonyms
- easy
- fragile
Usage tip
读音与rough押韵；形容肉时指难嚼、老。
FAQ
- What does tough mean?
- Difficult to do, deal with, or endure Able to cope with hardship, pain, or difficult conditions Strong and difficult to break, cut, or damage
- How is tough pronounced?
- UK /tʌf/, US /tʌf/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
