gruff
US /ɡrʌf/
UK /ɡrʌf/
形容词
1.
粗哑的, 粗犷的
rough and low in pitch (of a voice)
示例:
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He spoke in a deep, gruff voice.
他用低沉粗哑的声音说话。
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The old man's laugh was a bit gruff but friendly.
老人的笑声有点粗犷但很友好。
2.
粗暴的, 不客气的
abrupt or surly in manner or speech
示例:
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His gruff exterior hid a kind heart.
他粗鲁的外表下藏着一颗善良的心。
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He gave a gruff reply to the question.
他对问题做出了粗暴的回答。