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gruff

/ˈɡrʌf/ American
  • adj. 粗声粗气的, 粗鲁的
Definition
  • adj. rough or unfriendly in voice or manner
Example
The old man had a gruff voice but a kind heart.
这位老人嗓音粗哑，心地却很善良。