1. The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime. 政府正在推行更强硬的手段来反击犯罪。
2. The government warned that police would take tougher measures to contain the trouble. 政府警告说警察将采取更为强硬的措施来制止这场动乱。
3. The government is proposing tougher punishments for officials convicted of corruption. 该政府正在提议对被判贪污罪的官员予以更严厉的处罚。
4. "It's tough at the top," he said. "It's tougher at the bottom," riposted the billionaire. “身居高位很辛苦，”他说。“在底层更辛苦，”亿万富翁机敏地答道。
5. The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. 政府坚持认为“关押有效”，并计划对暴力犯罪者实行更严厉的判刑政策。
