rugged

• adj. 崎嶇的；堅固的；高低不平的；粗糙的

來自古諾斯語 rogg,粗毛，粗布，詞源同 rug.引申詞義粗糙的，粗獷的，崎嶇的，不平的等。

rugged (adj.)

c. 1300, "rough, shaggy, careworn" (originally of animals), from Old Norse rogg "shaggy tuft" (see rug). "The precise relationship to ragged is not quite clear, but the stem is no doubt ultimately the same" [OED]. Meaning "vigorous, strong, robust" is American English, by 1848.

We were challenged with a peace-time choice between the American system of rugged individualism and a European philosophy of diametrically opposed doctrines -- doctrines of paternalism and state socialism. [Herbert Hoover, speech in New York, Oct. 22, 1928]

Hoover said the phrase was not his own, and it is attested from 1897, though not in a patriotic context. Related: Ruggedly; ruggedness.

1. The camera combines rugged reliability with unequalled optical performance and speed.

這款相機既堅固耐用，又有超凡的光學性能和快門速度。

來自柯林斯例句

2. Here another rugged castle crowns the cliffs and crags.

這裏又有一座高低不平的城堡建在懸崖絕壁之上。

來自柯林斯例句

3. Rugged individualism forged America'sfrontier society.

堅定的個人主義造就了美國的邊疆社會。

來自柯林斯例句

4. an actor famous for his rugged good looks

以其粗獷美而出名的男演員

來自《權威詞典》

5. They admired the rugged beauty of the coastline.

他們對海岸線上岩石密布的美景讚歎不已。

來自《權威詞典》