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◙ adj. 
1. (of the landscape 地形) not level or smooth and having rocks rather than plants or trees
• 崎岖的;凹凸不平的;多岩石的:
 »rugged cliffs 
  岩石突兀的悬崖绝壁 
 »They admired the rugged beauty of the coastline. 
  他们对海岸线上岩石密布的美景赞叹不已。 
2. [usually before noun] (approving) (of a man's face 男人的脸) having strong, attractive features
• 强健而富有魅力的;粗犷的
3. [usually before noun] (of a person 人) determined to succeed in a difficult situation, even if this means using force or upsetting other people
• 坚强的;坚毅的:
 »a rugged individualist 
  坚定的个人主义者 
4. (of equipment, clothing, etc. 设备、衣服等) strong and designed to be used in difficult conditions
• 结实的;耐用的:
 »A less rugged vehicle would never have made the trip. 
  要不是这车结实,根本走不完这段路程。 
 »rugged outdoor clothing 
  结实耐穿的户外服装 
♦ rug∙ged∙ly adv.:
 »ruggedly handsome 
  粗犷英俊 
♦ rug∙ged∙ness noun [U] 

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