we will take tough actions to protect our home.tough 英音:[tʌf] 美音:[tʌf] 形容词 a. 1.坚韧的,牢固的,折不断的This material is as tough as leather. 这料子像皮革般坚韧。 2.(肉等)老的,咬不动的The steak was so tough I couldn't eat it. 牛排太老了,我咬不动它。 3.强壮的,结实的Donkeys are tough little animals and can carry big loads. 驴是结实的小动物,能负重载。 4.顽固的,固执的He is a tough nut. 他是一个顽固的家伙。 5.不屈不挠的,刚强的He is a very tough man. 他是个硬汉。 6.粗鲁的;不守秩序的,无法无天的He lives in a tough neighborhood. 他住的地区邻里非常粗野。 7.【口】不幸的,倒霉的[(+on)]A spell of tough luck discouraged us. 一阵坏运气令我们大为沮丧。 8.棘手的,费劲的That was tough work. 那是棘手的工作。 9.强硬的;严格的;冷酷的[(+with/on)]The law is tough on offenders. 该法律对违法者处罚很严厉。 名词 n. 1.【美】粗暴的人;暴徒,恶棍[C]A gang of toughs attacked the police. 一群暴徒袭击了警察。