"tough as nails" 怎么发音

expression

TUHF-az-NAYLZ

释义

Describes a person who is very strong, determined, and not easily hurt emotionally or physically. Sometimes it can mean someone is very strict or unfeeling.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈtəf/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈneɪɫz

英式英语

tˈʌf/ /ˈæs/ /nˈeɪlz

简化发音

美式

TUHF-az-NAYLZ

英式

TUHF-az-NAYLZ

语境中听

My grandmother is tough as nails.

The coach is tough as nails with the players.

She stayed tough as nails during her illness.

Don't mess with her—she's tough as nails.