gruffness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈɡrʌf.nəs/ us/ˈɡrʌf.nəs/
不友好的行为;低沉而生硬的声音
unfriendly behaviour, or a low, unfriendly voice
He has a reputation for gruffness. 人们都说他行为粗暴。
the singer's gravelly voiced gruffness 歌手粗嘎沙哑的声音
See: gruff
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- Despite the gruffness, John knew his father was pleased to see him.
- For all her gruffness and trying to hide that she loved Paul, I knew she did.
- He has a vocal range that moves from grumbling gruffness to high-pitched whines.