strong and able to survive difficult conditions and bad weather 能吃苦耐劳的；适应力强的 a hardy breed of sheep 适应力强的绵羊品种 These hardy mountain folk seem to thrive on the cold. 这些顽强的山民似乎在寒冷中茁壮成长。 A few hardy souls had turned out to watch the hockey game. 原来有几个强壮的灵魂正在观看冰球比赛。 a very hardy breed of cattle 非常强壮的牛
(of a plant 植物 that can live outside through the winter 耐寒的；能越冬的 a hardy annual/perennial 顽强的年度/多年生 Parsley is hardy and can be grown outdoors from the spring. 欧芹很耐寒，可以从春季开始在户外种植。 These plants are quite hardy, and can withstand a frost. 这些植物很耐寒，可以承受霜冻。
Word OriginMiddle English (in the sense ‘bold, daring’): from Old French hardi, past participle of hardir ‘become bold’, of Germanic origin; related to hard.