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hardball BrE /ˈhɑːdbɔːl/ NAmE /ˈhɑːrd-/ ●play ˈhardball (especially NAmE) used to refer to a way of behaving, especially in politics, that shows that a person is determined to get what they want (尤指在政界)采取强硬手段◆It’s time to play hardball with the unions. 是该对工会采取强硬态度的时候了。◆He’s playing hardball with a client of mine. 他对我的一位客户态度强硬。 |