tough

US /tʌf/
UK /tʌf/
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1.

堅韌的, 堅固的, 強硬的

strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling

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This material is very tough and durable.
這種材料非常堅韌耐用。
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He's a tough guy, he can handle anything.
他是個堅強的人，什麼都能應付。
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durableresilientsturdyhardyrobust
2.

困難的, 艱鉅的

difficult and requiring great effort or endurance

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It was a tough decision to make.
那是一個艱難的決定。
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The exam was really tough.
考試真的很難。
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difficultarduouschallengingdemandingstrenuous
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tough cookie(as) tough as old bootsa tough row to hoe