gruff

🇺🇸 /ɡrʌf/ 🇬🇧 /ɡrʌf/
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adjective
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Describes a low and rough voice that might seem unfriendly.

The gruff voice on the phone belonged to the security guard.

电话里那个沙哑的声音属于保安。

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Refers to a person who is impatient and unfriendly.

Despite his gruff demeanor, he was always ready to help.

尽管他态度粗暴,但他总是乐于助人。

translation

adj. 粗哑, 粗暴

词形变化

Comparative gruffer
Superlative gruffest