LEARNit Dictionary

tough

adjective
B2
1
B2
having or causing problems or difficulties
سخت, دشوار, مشکل
2
B2
demanding that particular rules be obeyed and showing a lack of sympathy for any problems that this may cause
سخت‌گیر
It's about time teachers started to get tough with bullies.
Politicians believe they have to be tough on crime.
Don't be too tough on him—he was only trying to help.
The school takes a tough line on cheating.
The judge was well known for his tough stance on corruption.
tough new anti-terror measures
Local traders are calling for tougher action against vandals.
opposite soft
3
B2
strong enough to deal successfully with difficult conditions or situations
قوی, مقاوم, سرسخت, جان سخت, چقر
a tough breed of cattle
He's not tough enough for a career in sales.
She’s a tough cookie/customer.
Celine is a fighter, a tough nut.
How mentally tough are you?
4
B2
physically strong and likely to be violent
خشن, قلدر, خشونت‌آمیز, بزن بهادر
You think you're so tough, don't you?
He plays the tough guy in the movie.
Then this guy started acting tough.
5
B2
with a lot of crime or violence
خشن, خشونت‌آمیز, جرم‌خیز, پر از جنایت, خطرناک
She grew up in a tough neighbourhood.
6
B2
difficult to cut or bite on
سفت, چغر
The meat was a bit tough.
Overcooking the burger will make it tough and dry.
opposite tender
7
not easily cut, broken, torn, etc.
سخت, محکم, بادوام, مقاوم
a tough pair of shoes
The reptile's skin is tough and scaly.
8
unlucky for somebody in a way that seems unfair
بدشانس, بی‌نصیب, ناروا, ناشانس
It was tough on her being dropped from the team like that.
(ironic)‘I can't get it finished in time.’ ‘Tough! ’
noun
1
a person who regularly uses violence against other people
قلدر, گردن‌کلفت, بزن‌بهادر