물건이나 재질이 단단하고 잘 부서지지 않는 상태
Strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling without breaking.
예문:
"The new smartphone features a tough glass screen that resists scratches."
"Climbers need tough gear that can survive extreme weather."
음식물이 질겨서 잘 씹히지 않는
Referring to food, especially meat, that is difficult to cut or chew.
예문:
"This cut of beef is quite tough if it is not slow-cooked for hours."
"The overcooked squid became tough and rubbery."
어려움이나 고통을 잘 견디는 강인한 성격이나 태도
Able to endure hardship, pain, or difficult situations with great determination.
예문:
"She is a tough negotiator who never backs down from a challenge."
"You have to be tough to survive the first year of medical school."
태도나 규칙 등이 매우 엄격하고 타협이 없는
Demonstrating a strict, uncompromising, or severe attitude or approach.
예문:
"The city council is planning tough new laws to reduce air pollution."
"The coach was tough on the players after their poor performance."
상황이나 일이 매우 어렵고 힘든
Involving considerable difficulty, hardship, or requiring great effort to complete.
예문:
"It was a tough decision to sell the family business after fifty years."
"The marathon runners faced a tough climb in the final mile."
사람이 거칠거나 장소가 범죄 등으로 위험하고 험악한
Characterized by violence, crime, or rough behavior, often referring to a person or neighborhood.
예문:
"He grew up in a tough neighborhood where crime was a daily occurrence."
"The bar was known for attracting a tough crowd of bikers."
운이 없거나 안타까운 상황, 또는 상대에게 냉정하게 말할 때 사용함
Used to express a lack of sympathy or to describe an unfortunate situation.
예문:
"It's tough that your vacation was ruined by the rain."
"If you don't like the rules, tough; you still have to follow them."
폭력적이거나 거친 행동을 일삼는 불량배
A person who is rough, violent, or prone to criminal behavior.
예문:
"A group of local toughs was seen loitering near the alleyway."
"The movie features a hero who stands up to the city's toughs."
어려운 상황을 끝까지 참고 견디다
To endure or withstand a difficult period or situation (usually used with 'out').
예문:
"We decided to tough it out and wait for the storm to pass."
"She had to tough out a very difficult first year in her new job."