Tough guy Meaning in English
expression
ˈtəf/ /ˈɡaɪ
TUHF-guy
tˈʌf/ /ɡˈaɪ
TUHF-guy
释义
A ‘tough guy’ is a man who acts strong, brave, or aggressive, often trying to show he is not afraid of anything.
用法与细微差别
Often informal or slang, sometimes used admiringly but also can be sarcastic or critical. Associated with physical strength or an 'act tough' attitude, not always genuinely brave.
Spanish: tipo duro - tipo rudo - tipo fuertePortuguese (BR): cara durão - valentãoPortuguese (PT): duro - valentão - tipo resistenteChinese (Simplified): 硬汉 - 强壮的男人Chinese (Traditional): 硬漢 - 強壯的男人Hindi: मजबूत आदमी - सख्त आदमीArabic: رجل قوي - رجل صلبBengali: মাস্তান - শক্ত ছেলেRussian: крутой парень - крепкий пареньJapanese: タフガイ - 強がりな男Vietnamese: dân anh chị - người cứng đầu (nam)Korean: 터프가이 - 터프한 남자Turkish: sert adam - kabadayıUrdu: پتھر دل آدمی - سخت لڑکاIndonesian: pria tangguh - jagoan
例句
He tries to act like a tough guy at school.
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The movie's main character is a tough guy who fights crime.
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Don't be a tough guy all the time, it's okay to ask for help.
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You don’t have to prove you’re a tough guy to impress anyone.
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He acts like a tough guy, but he’s actually really sensitive.
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So, are you trying to be the tough guy in this situation?
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