tough cookie
US /tʌf ˈkʊki/
UK /tʌf ˈkʊki/
1.
硬骨头, 坚强的人
a person who is strong and determined, and not easily intimidated or defeated
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She's a tough cookie, she won't let a little setback stop her.
她是个硬骨头，不会让一点挫折就打倒她。
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You have to be a tough cookie to succeed in this competitive industry.
你必须是个硬骨头才能在这个竞争激烈的行业中取得成功。