tougher
较坚强的
较艰苦的（tough 的比较级）
例句
The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime.
政府正在推行更强硬的手段来反击犯罪。
《牛津词典》
The government warned that police would take tougher measures to contain the trouble.
政府警告说警察将采取更为强硬的措施来制止这场动乱。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
The government is proposing tougher punishments for officials convicted of corruption.
该政府正在提议对被判贪污罪的官员予以更严厉的处罚。
