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tough STRONGtQfadj-er, -est strong; not easily broken or weakened or defeated坚韧的，坚固的; 坚强的These toys are made from tough plastic.这些玩具是由坚固的塑料做的。Children's shoes need to be tough.儿童的鞋子必须结实。These plants are not tough enough to survive outside in winter.这些植物不耐寒，冬天不能在外面存活。You have to be tough to be successful in politics.要在政界成功，你必须坚强。He has a reputation for being a tough guy.他因能吃苦耐劳而出名。(infml) Their lawyer is a real tough customer/nut (= person).他们的律师是个真正难对付的人。(infml) One minute she looks like one tough cookie, and the next minute she seems utterly vulnerable.一会儿她看上去像个固执难缠的姑娘，一会儿她又显得相当脆弱。We need to take a tough-minded (= strong and determined) approach to these problems.我们必须采取强硬坚决的措施来处理这些问题。She's a tough-talking businesswoman (= one who uses strong and determined language).她是一个说话强硬坚决的女企业家。Action that is tough is strong and determined.强硬的（行动，措施）Tough measures need to be taken to protect the environment.必须采取强硬的措施来保护环境。Tough new safety standards have been introduced for cars.汽车采用了严格的新的安全标准。The government is continuing to take a tough stance/line on terrorism.政府继续对恐怖主义采取强硬的态度/方针。There have been calls for tougher controls/restrictions on what newspapers are allowed to print.一直有人呼吁对允许报纸刊登的内容加以更为严格的控制/限制。After some tough bargaining, we finally agreed on a deal.经过艰苦的谈判，我们最终达成了一笔交易。I think it's time the police got tougher on/with (= treated more severely) people who drink and drive.我觉得该是警察对待酒后开车的人更加严厉处理的时候了。Food that is tough is difficult to cut or eat.老的，切（咬）不动的This steak is very tough.这块牛排很老。These apples have tough skins.这些苹果的皮很老。Tough as old boots/Tough as nails means very strong, and not easily weakened.非常坚强The doctor said that the old man was as tough as old boots and would quickly recover from his illness.医生说这个老汉非常坚强，他很快会恢复健康的。"Do you think Eva was offended by my criticisms of her?" "No, she's as tough as nails." “你觉得我对伊娃的批评有没有让她感到很生气？”“没有，她是一个很坚强的人。”Tough as old boots (Am also tough as shoe leather) can also be used to refer to food that is difficult to cut or eat.（食物）非常老
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