noun🔗Share恶棍，流氓。 A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully."They were doing fine until they encountered a bunch of toughs from the opposition."他们本来进展顺利，直到遇到了一群对方阵营的恶棍流氓。personcharacterpolicesocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share忍受，挺住。 To endure."My brother had to tough out the final exam; he studied hard to endure the long test. "我弟弟不得不硬着头皮挺过期末考试；他努力学习，忍受这场漫长的测试。abilityactionbeingcharacterconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share使坚韧，使变硬 To toughen."The new chef is toughening his employees by giving them challenging tasks. "新来的厨师正在通过布置具有挑战性的任务来锻炼他的员工。materialprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share坚韧，强硬。 Strong and resilient; sturdy."The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses."这顶帐篷是用坚韧的帆布做的，经受住了多次的粗暴使用。qualitycharacterabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share难嚼的，老的. (of food) Difficult to cut or chew."To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours."为了让这块难嚼的肉变嫩，菜谱建议用小火慢炖几个小时。foodqualityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share强壮的, 坚强的. Rugged or physically hardy."Only a tough species will survive in the desert."只有 强壮 的 物种 才能 在 沙漠 中 生存 下来。bodycharacterpersonqualityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share顽固，倔强。 Stubborn."He had a reputation as a tough negotiator."他以谈判时非常顽固而闻名。characterattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share恶劣，严酷。 (of weather etc) Harsh or severe."The winter weather was tough this year, with freezing temperatures and heavy snow. "今年的冬天天气很恶劣，气温都在冰点以下，还下了很大的雪。weatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share粗暴， 蛮横。 Rowdy or rough."A bunch of the tough boys from the wrong side of the tracks threatened him."一群来自贫民窟的粗暴男孩威胁了他。characterattitudepersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share困难，棘手。 (of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding."This is a tough crowd."这群观众真难对付。attitudecharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share坚韧, 坚固. Undergoing plastic deformation before breaking."The metal used to build the bike frame is very tough; it can withstand a lot of pressure before bending or breaking. "用于制造自行车车架的金属非常坚韧；它在弯曲或断裂前可以承受很大的压力。materialtechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗Share没办法，活该，那又怎样 Used to indicate lack of sympathy""Tough," she said, "you should have studied harder for the test." "“没办法，”她说，“你考试就应该更努力学习。”attitudecharacteremotionsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
