English主要词典
hardy
Universal Words
adjective (hardier, hardiest)
1 strong and able to survive difficult conditions and bad weather:
a hardy breed of sheep * These hardy mountain folk seem to thrive on the cold. * A few hardy souls had turned out to watch the hockey game.
2 (of a plant) that can live outside through the winter:
a hardy annual / perennial * Parsley is hardy and can be grown outdoors from the spring.
hardiness noun [U]:
The people here are known for their hardiness and courage.
