tougher

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Khó bị phá hủy hơn; mạnh mẽ hơn

BrE /ˈtʌfə/ AmE /ˈtʌfə/

adjective en → vi

1 STRONGER B1

Khó bị phá hủy hơn; mạnh mẽ hơn

stronger or more difficult to break, damage, or destroy

  • be tougher than something

Collocations tougher materials · a tougher punishment

  • This new material is much tougher than the old one.

    Chất liệu mới này bền hơn nhiều so với chất liệu cũ.

2 MORE DIFFICULT B1

Khó khăn hơn; đòi hỏi nhiều nỗ lực hơn

more difficult or demanding, especially in a situation where you have to make an effort or show determination

  • be tougher than something

Collocations tougher challenges · a tougher job interview

  • The new boss has made the work tougher.

    Sếp mới đã khiến công việc trở nên khó khăn hơn.

1 MORE RESILIENT B2

Cứng rắn hơn; kiên cường hơn

able to deal with difficult situations or problems better than before

  • be tougher

Collocations tougher mentally · become tougher emotionally

  • She has become much tougher after her divorce.

    Sau khi ly hôn, cô ấy đã trở nên kiên cường hơn nhiều.