gruff
01
粗哑的, 生硬的
characterized by a rough and deep tone, often sounding harsh
例子
Despite his gruff tone, there was a hint of kindness in the way he spoke to the frightened child.
尽管他的语气粗哑，但他对受惊孩子说话的方式中有一丝善意。
02
粗鲁的, 生硬的
brusque and surly and forbidding
