tough adj. (1) 困难的,难办的,棘手的 记者们问了许多难以回答的问题。 The reporters asked a lot of tough questions. (2) 坚定地,强硬的 get tough with 以强硬的方式惩罚(对付) It’s time to get tough with drunk drivers. 该对醉酒司机采取强硬手段了。 (3)顽强的,吃苦耐劳的 He is not tough enough for the job as an oil worker.