tough something ↔ out phrasal verbphr v to deal with a difficult situation by being determined, rather than leaving or changing your decision 闯过〔难关〕,从〔困境中〕挺过来 She told herself to be brave and tough it out. 她告诉自己要勇敢地挺过去。
→ tough something ↔ out at tough2(1)