a rough dealsomething that happens to you that is unfair or unpleasant 不公平的待遇;不愉快的事 He’s had a rough deal with his wife leaving him like that. 他的妻子就这样离开他,这对他很不公平。
had a rough deal• All agreed they had a rough deal as their work often involved great pain.
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