adj.粗暴的，生硬的，低沉粗哑的，冷淡的，态度生硬的

The old man's voice was gruff and unwelcoming.
那位老人的声音粗哑而不友好。
Despite his gruff exterior, he had a heart of gold.
尽管他外表粗鲁，但心地善良。
The gruff bartender slammed the drink down on the counter.
粗鲁的酒吧侍者把饮料猛地放在柜台上。
She tried to ignore the gruff comment and continued with her presentation.
她试图不理睬那粗鲁的评论，继续她的演讲。
The dog's gruff bark startled the pedestrians.
狗的低沉吠声吓到了行人。
His gruff manner hid a deep sense of compassion for those in need.
他粗犷的举止掩盖了对需要帮助的人深切的同情心。
The gruff voice on the other end of the line demanded immediate payment.
电话那头粗鲁的声音要求立即付款。
The gruff sergeant barked orders at the new recruits.
粗暴的中士向新兵大声下达命令。
She was surprised when the gruff-looking man smiled warmly at her.
当那个看似粗犷的男人对她露出温暖的笑容时，她感到很惊讶。
The gruff sound of the ship's horn echoed across the harbor.
船只喇叭发出的低沉声音在港口回荡。