To experience or be in the midst of a period of trouble, difficulty, or hardship. Our marriage went through a rough patch after Frank lost his job, but now, we love each other more than ever.
体验或者是在一段麻烦,困难或困苦之中。我们的婚姻经过了一段困难时期之后,弗兰克失去了工作,但现在,我们彼此相爱比以往任何时候。
Her business has been going through a bit of a rough patch lately. If things don't pick up soon, she might have to close shop.
她的业务已经经历有点粗糙补丁的最近。如果事情不尽快去接,她可能不得不关店。