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toughened
UK
/ˈtʌf.ənd/
US
/ˈtʌf.ənd/
Translations
UK
/ˈtʌf.ənd/
US
/ˈtʌf.ənd/
Used attributively or predicatively to describe materials or persons that have become strong or resilient through a process or experience.
The toughened glass is more resistant to impact.
Закалённое стекло более устойчиво к ударам.
The toughened security measures were implemented after the incident.
Усиленные меры безопасности были введены после инцидента.
toughened
Past Simple
toughened
Past Simple
toughened
Past Participle
toughening
Gerund
UK
/ˈtʌfən/
US
/ˈtʌfən/
The government plans to toughen the laws on pollution.
Правительство планирует ужесточать законы о загрязнении.
The coach wants to toughen the players before the championship.
Тренер хочет закалять игроков перед чемпионатом.
Additional translations
Definitions
The toughened glass is less likely to shatter upon impact.
Years of hardship had left them toughened to life's disappointments.
The coach implemented a new training regimen to toughen the players for the upcoming season.
The government decided to toughen the regulations on emissions to combat pollution.