"a tough cookie" 怎么发音

expression

uh TUHF KOO-kee

释义

An informal phrase for someone who is very strong, resilient, or able to deal with difficult situations. Sometimes also used for someone who is hard to fool or defeat.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtəf/ /ˈkʊki

英式英语

æɪ/ /tˈʌf/ /kˈʊki

简化发音

美式

uh TUHF KOO-kee

英式

uh TUHF KOO-kee

语境中听

My grandmother is a tough cookie. She never gives up.

Lisa is a tough cookie—she passed all her exams even when she was sick.

He may look quiet, but he's a tough cookie when things get hard.

Don't mess with her—she's a tough cookie, trust me.