tough
жёсткий
hard to chew
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tough with Russian translation
tough usage examples
The steak was tough and hard to chew.
Стейк был жёстким и трудно жевался.
Avoid buying tough cuts of meat if you want it tender.
Избегайте покупки жёстких кусочков мяса, если хотите, чтобы оно было мягким после приготовления.
tough synonyms
The steak was chewy and took a long time to eat.
The overcooked chicken was leathery and tough to swallow.
волокнистый; состоит из нитевидных волокон, что затрудняет жевание
The chicken was stringy and hard to cut into neat pieces.
упругий или плотный; означает твердость или устойчивость, не обязательно жёсткость при жевании
The apple was firm but not tough to bite.
The cake was dense and rich, so a small piece was filling.
грубый или крупнозернистый; акцент на шершавой текстуре, не обязательно на жёсткости при жевании
The bread had a coarse crumb and a chewy crust.
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What does tough mean?
hard to chew
How do you pronounce tough?
tough is pronounced as /ˈtʌf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is tough used in a sentence?
The steak was tough and hard to chew. Translation: Стейк был жёстким и трудно жевался.
Is tough part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?
Yes, tough (жёсткий) can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is tough part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, tough (жёсткий) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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