The new manager seemed gruff at first, but he was actually very supportive of his team.

新來的經理一開始看起來很兇，但其實他非常支持自己的團隊。

A customer complained that the receptionist gave her a gruff reply over the phone.

一位顧客抱怨接待人員在電話中回答她的語氣很粗魯。

The customs officer gruffly asked the travelers to open their suitcases for inspection.

海關人員語氣粗暴地要求旅客打開行李箱接受檢查。