not easy to do or understand
This math problem is hard for me to solve.
這道數學題對我來說很難解決。
full of problems, especially with money
Life was hard during the economic crisis.
經濟危機期間生活很艱難。
needing a lot of strength or effort
Moving the heavy box was hard work.
搬動那個重箱子是件辛苦的工作。
working with a lot of effort
She is working hard to finish her project.
她正在努力工作以完成她的專案。
done with strong force
He gave the ball a hard kick.
他用力踢了球一腳。
solid and not easy to break
The ground was hard after the frost.
霜凍後地面變得堅硬。
not kind or gentle
His words were hard and hurtful.
他的話很刻薄且傷人。
strong and ready to fight
The soldier had a hard look in his eyes.
那名士兵的眼神很堅毅。
based on true facts
We need hard evidence to prove it.
我們需要確鑿的證據來證明它。
very cold and severe
The winter was hard and long.
那個冬天嚴寒而漫長。
strong in alcohol
He prefers hard drinks like whiskey.
他更喜歡像威士忌這樣的烈酒。
having minerals that make soap not foam well
Our tap water is hard and leaves spots.
我們的自來水是硬水,會留下水漬。
pronounced like in 'cat' or 'go'
The letter 'c' has a hard sound in 'car'.
字母'c'在'car'中發硬音。
with great effort
You need to study hard to pass the exam.
你需要努力學習才能通過考試。
with strong force
He hit the ball hard with the bat.
他用球棒用力擊球。
with careful thought
Think hard before you make a decision.
在做決定之前要仔細思考。
a lot or for a long time
It was raining hard all night.
整晚都在下大雨。
at a sharp angle
Turn hard left at the next corner.
在下一個拐角處向左急轉。