"tough" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés

tough adjetivo

tough + sustantivo
Kolokacji: 292
tough time • tough guy • tough decision • tough question • tough job • tough choice • tough competition • tough challenge • tough fight • ...
verbo + tough
Kolokacji: 12
look tough • talk tough • hang tough • play tough • act tough • ...
adverbio + tough
Kolokacji: 25
pretty tough • particularly tough • extremely tough • far tougher • mentally tough • ...
1. pretty tough = całkiem nieustępliwy pretty tough
2. somewhat tougher = nieco bardziej nieustępliwy somewhat tougher
3. fairly tough = dość nieustępliwy fairly tough
4. slightly tough = trochę nieustępliwy slightly tough
  • Lauren's method of melding tender style with slightly tough touches is what made his collection so appealing.
  • Only the shrimp, slightly tough from overcooking, failed to satisfy.
  • Sadly, the apricots filled with thickened cream were slightly tough in texture and short on flavor.
  • Although slightly tough, the bread offered a good taste, like a cross between pumpernickel and rye.
  • But, take my word for it, beneath this slightly tough façade I'm a quite exceptionally charming fellow.
  • Pork chops with vinegar and peppers came slightly tough but flavorful nonetheless.
  • It has a slightly tough edge, with S & M overtones.
  • The pork chops were tasty though slightly tough.
  • The overall effect is an unstudied, slightly tough chic that steps smartly from office to restaurant, fall to winter.
  • The succulent white wine sauce with butter, garlic and herbs made up for the slightly tough frog legs.
5. extraordinarily tough = niezwykle nieustępliwy extraordinarily tough
(3) extremely, exceedingly
Kolokacji: 2
(5) increasingly, progressively
Kolokacji: 2
(6) incredibly, unbelievably
Kolokacji: 2
(7) surprisingly, unexpectedly
Kolokacji: 2
tough + preposición
Kolokacji: 11
tough on • tough for • tough with • tough in • tough to • ...

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