
tougher
词源
源自中古英语 'tough', 与古英语 'tōh'(坚韧的)相关,可能源自原始日耳曼语。
adjective
❶ 更坚硬的,指物体比普通状态更难以弯曲或破坏,常用于描述材料或物体的物理特性。
“This new alloy is tougher than steel.”
(这种新合金比钢更坚硬。)
“The rubber used in these tires is much tougher.”
(这些轮胎使用的橡胶更加耐用。)
❶ 更严厉的,指规则、法律或态度比之前更加严格或苛刻。
“The school has introduced tougher rules on attendance.”
(学校出台了更严格的考勤规定。)
“The government announced tougher penalties for tax evasion.”
(政府宣布对逃税行为实施更严厉的处罚。)
❶ 更困难的,指任务或挑战比普通情况更具难度或需要更多努力。
“This year's exam was tougher than last year's.”
(今年的考试比去年更难。)
“The competition is getting tougher every year.”
(竞争一年比一年激烈。)
常见短语
tougher than nails — 形容某人非常坚强或坚韧,能够承受巨大的压力或困难。
“After surviving that accident, she's tougher than nails.”
(在那次事故中幸存后,她变得无比坚强。)
get tougher — 指情况或要求变得更加严格或困难,常用于描述逐渐增加的压力或挑战。
“As the project progresses, the deadlines get tougher.”
(随着项目推进,截止期限变得越来越紧张。)