tough, übersetzung im Collins English Cobuild & Thesaurus Wörterbuch

tough (tougher comparative) (toughest superlative) (toughs plural )

1  adj A tough person is strong and determined, and can tolerate difficulty or suffering.
He built up a reputation as a tough businessman...
♦ toughness  n-uncount
Mrs Potter has won a reputation for toughness and determination on her way to the top.

2  adj If you describe someone as tough, you mean that they are rough and violent.
He had shot three people dead earning himself a reputation as a tough guy.
  A tough is a tough person., n-count

3 adj A tough place or area is considered to have a lot of crime and violence. (=rough)
She doesn't seem cut out for this tough neighbourhood...

4 adj A tough way of life or period of time is difficult or full of suffering. (=rough)
He was having a really tough time at work.

5 adj A tough task or problem is difficult to do or solve. (=hard)
It was a very tough decision but we feel we made the right one...

6 adj Tough policies or actions are strict and firm. (=strong)
He is known for taking a tough line on security...

7 adj A tough substance is strong, and difficult to break, cut, or tear.
In industry, diamond can form a tough, non-corrosive coating for tools.

8 adj Tough meat is difficult to cut and chew.
The steak was tough and the peas were like bullets.

9 If someone who is trying to achieve something hangs tough, they remain determined and do not give up, even when there are difficulties or problems.
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♦ hang tough phrase
The White House is hanging tough for a good agreement to be reached.