gruff
US /ɡrʌf/
UK /ɡrʌf/
形容詞
1.
粗啞的, 粗獷的
rough and low in pitch (of a voice)
範例:
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He spoke in a deep, gruff voice.
他用低沉粗啞的聲音說話。
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The old man's laugh was a bit gruff but friendly.
老人的笑聲有點粗獷但很友好。
2.
粗暴的, 不客氣的
abrupt or surly in manner or speech
範例:
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His gruff exterior hid a kind heart.
他粗魯的外表下藏著一顆善良的心。
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He gave a gruff reply to the question.
他對問題做出了粗暴的回答。