/ɡrʌf/
unfriendly and impatient 冷淡的;态度生硬的
Beneath his gruff exterior, he’s really very kind-hearted.
他外表冷漠,心地却十分善良。

(of a voice 声音) deep and rough, and often sounding unfriendly 低沉沙哑的;生硬的