tough /tʌf/

Meaning

English definition

• (adj.) not given to gentleness or sentimentality
• (adj.) physically toughened
• (adj.) resistant to cutting or chewing

Chinese translation

• n. 恶棍
• a. 强硬的, 艰苦的, 坚固的, 坚韧的, 粗暴的, 咬不动的

Word details

Part of speech

adjective

Pronunciation

/tʌf/

Syllables

1

Exam levels

Gaokao · CET-4 · CET-6 · Postgraduate exam · TOEFL · IELTS

Frequency

Zipf 4.77 · Rare

Word forms

tougher, toughest

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