• adj. 崎岖的；坚固的；高低不平的；粗糙的

来自古诺斯语 rogg,粗毛，粗布，词源同 rug.引申词义粗糙的，粗犷的，崎岖的，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.

这款相机既坚固耐用，又有超凡的光学性能和快门速度。

来自柯林斯例句

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

这里又有一座高低不平的城堡建在悬崖绝壁之上。

来自柯林斯例句

3. Rugged individualism forged America'sfrontier society.

坚定的个人主义造就了美国的边疆社会。

来自柯林斯例句

4. an actor famous for his rugged good looks

以其粗犷美而出名的男演员

来自《权威词典》

5. They admired the rugged beauty of the coastline.

他们对海岸线上岩石密布的美景赞叹不已。

来自《权威词典》