gruff
01
粗哑的, 生硬的
characterized by a rough and deep tone, often sounding harsh
例子
The old sailor 's gruff voice carried across the deck as he shouted orders to the crew.
老水手粗哑的声音在甲板上回荡，他向船员们大声喊着命令。
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
