| 释义 |
hardball /hɑːdbɔːl; name hɑːrd-/ noun [uncountable] a way of behaving which shows that you are very determined to get what you want and will not let sb else gain an advantage 果断；坚决◆ba is prepared to play hardball. 篮球协会准备硬拼一场。◆this is management hardball. 这是强硬的管理作风。◆a hardball negotiator 强硬的谈判代表☞ hardballhardball• ⇨ play hardball hard·ball /`hɑrdˏbɔl; ˈhɑːdbɔːl/n play hardball informal to do everything you can to prevent someone from succeeding, even if this includes doing bad or unfair things 【非正式】 采取强硬措施［不择手段］［以阻止某人成功］ |