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美: [tʌf]
英: [tʌf]
adj. 艰苦的，困难的；坚强的，不屈不挠的；坚韧的，牢固的；强壮的，结实的
n. 恶棍
vt. 坚持；忍受，忍耐
adv. 强硬地，顽强地
n. (Tough)人名；(英)图赫
最后更新时间:2025-04-24 16:22:29
tough的字面含义是“坚韧的”、“结实的”或“艰难的”。它通常用来形容某物的强度或某种情况的困难。词源分析：tough源自古英语“tough”，其词根可以追溯到日耳曼语族，意为“坚固的”或“强壮的”。它没有明显的前缀或后缀。
历史背景：该词在英语中首次出现的时间大约在14世纪，用于形容物体的强度和不易破损的特性。
课本：该词通常出现在中小学英语教材中，尤其在与形容词相关的单元中，包括**的小学英语、初中英语以及美国的高中教材（如《New English File》、《English in Use》等）。
正式与非正式语境：
tough可以用来形容困难的决策或挑战。tough常用于描述个人的坚韧性格或经历。特殊场合：在法律和科学领域，tough常用来形容材料的韧性或耐用性。
同义词：
反义词：
tough的音标是 /tʌf/，可以通过发音来加深记忆。可以反复练*发音，并尝试在句子中使用。通过以上的学*与分析，可以更好地理解和运用tough这个单词。
[ADJ] A tough person is strong and determined, and can tolerate difficulty or suffering. 坚强的
例：He built up a reputation as a tough businessman.他树立起了一个坚强生意人的名声。
[N-UNCOUNT] toughness 坚强
例：Ms. Potter has won a reputation for toughness and determination on her way to the top.波特小姐在奋斗到顶层的过程中赢得了坚强和果断的名声。
[ADJ] If you describe someone as tough, you mean that they are rough and violent. 粗暴的
例：He had shot three people dead earning himself a reputation as a tough guy.他已开枪打死了3个人，为自己赢得了一个硬汉的名声。
[ADJ] A tough place or area is considered to have a lot of crime and violence. 治安很差的
例：She doesn't seem cut out for this tough neighbourhood.她似乎不适合这个治安很差的社区。
[ADJ] A tough way of life or period of time is difficult or full of suffering. 艰苦的
例：She had a pretty tough childhood.她度过了一个非常艰苦的童年。
[ADJ] A tough task or problem is difficult to do or solve. 困难的
例：It was a very tough decision but we feel we made the right one.这是一个非常困难的决定，但我们觉得自己做出了正确的选择。
[ADJ] Tough policies or actions are strict and firm. (政策或行动) 强硬的
例：He is known for taking a tough line on security.他以在安全方面采取强硬路线而闻名。
[ADJ] A tough substance is strong, and difficult to break, cut, or tear. (物质) 坚硬的
例：In industry, diamond can form a tough, non-corrosive coating for tools.在工业中，钻石可以制成工具上的一层坚硬且耐腐蚀的涂层。
[ADJ] Tough meat is difficult to cut and chew. (肉) 嚼不动的
例：The steak was tough and the peas were like bullets.牛排硬得嚼不动，豌豆就像子弹。