英语词汇“hardball”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

I began to understand the style of working in D. C. It was a place where people played political hardball.
It was the same nasty hardball every workman knew to expect.
This is playing hardball, but it is hardball of a sort familiar in these dealings.
Well, we can play hardball, too.

Longman Language Activatordetermined to do something► determined

if you are determined to do something, you have decided that you are definitely going to do it, and you will not let anything stop you: · There's no point in trying to stop her -- it'll only make her more determined.determined to do something: · I was determined to be a professional dancer, and practised for hours every day.· Both sides in the dispute seemed determined not to compromise.determined (that): · She was determined that her children should have the best possible education.

► be set on

to be determined to do something, especially something important that will affect your whole life, even if other people think you should not do it: be set on (doing) something: · Nina seems to be set on marrying him.be dead set on something (=extremely determined to do something): · I didn't particularly want to go to Africa, but Bob was dead set on the idea.

► set your mind on

if you set your mind on something, you decide that that is what you definitely want to do or have, especially something that you will have to work hard to achieve: set your mind on (doing) something: · Once Tammy's set her mind on something, she doesn't rest until she's done it.· She's set her mind on having a big posh wedding.

► be intent on

to be determined to do something, especially something that other people do not approve of or think you should do: · Michael left school at fifteen, intent on a career in showbusiness.be intent on (doing) something: · He's always seems intent on stirring up trouble among his colleagues.

► adamant

determined not to change your opinion or decision, especially when other people are trying to persuade you to change it: · The man in the shop was adamant. "Definitely not," he said.adamant that: · Taylor was adamant that she was not going to quit.be adamant in your belief/refusal/own mind: · Nicolson was always adamant in his belief that his films did not encourage drug-taking.adamant about: · To this day, Matthews is adamant about his innocence.

► purposefully

in a way that shows that you are determined to do something: · She strode purposefully up to the door and rang the bell loudly.

► be resolved

formal to be determined to do something because you are sure that it is the right thing to do: be resolved to do something: · The new President is resolved to impose a number of reforms.be resolved that: · Our city authorities are resolved that the new school will be built within six months.

► mean business

to be determined to do something and show other people that you are determined to do it, even if it involves harming someone: · And to prove we mean business, our members will stage a one-day strike next week.· Firm action would show both sides that the EU and the UN really meant business.

► play hardball

American informal to be very determined to get what you want, especially in business or politics: · Toymaker Mattel is getting ready to play hardball in an effort to persuade Hasbro to reconsider a merger.play hardball with: · The Deputy Prime Minister told reporters that Canada was ready to play hardball with the US.

► tenacious

refusing to stop trying to do something even though the situation is difficult or people are opposing you: · As a reporter, David was tougher and more tenacious than the other three.· He was the most tenacious politician in South Korea.

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB► play

· Well, we can play hardball, too.· This is playing hardball, but it is hardball of a sort familiar in these dealings.· PITTSBURGHThe Steelers and Pirates found out voters can play hardball, too.· I began to understand the style of working in D. C. It was a place where people played political hardball.

PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► play hardball

It is clear that the company is ready to play hardball with the unions.
The Deputy Prime Minister told reporters that Canada was ready to play hardball with the US.
Toymaker Mattel is getting ready to play hardball in an effort to persuade Hasbro to reconsider a merger.
PITTSBURGHThe Steelers and Pirates found out voters can play hardball, too.
This is playing hardball, but it is hardball of a sort familiar in these dealings.
Well, we can play hardball, too.

单词	hardball
释义	hardballhard‧ball /ˈhɑːdbɔːl $ ˈhɑːrdbɒːl/ noun [uncountable] American English Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS I began to understand the style of working in D. C. It was a place where people played political hardball. It was the same nasty hardball every workman knew to expect. This is playing hardball, but it is hardball of a sort familiar in these dealings. Well, we can play hardball, too. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatordetermined to do something► determined if you are determined to do something, you have decided that you are definitely going to do it, and you will not let anything stop you: · There's no point in trying to stop her -- it'll only make her more determined.determined to do something: · I was determined to be a professional dancer, and practised for hours every day.· Both sides in the dispute seemed determined not to compromise.determined (that): · She was determined that her children should have the best possible education. ► be set on to be determined to do something, especially something important that will affect your whole life, even if other people think you should not do it: be set on (doing) something: · Nina seems to be set on marrying him.be dead set on something (=extremely determined to do something): · I didn't particularly want to go to Africa, but Bob was dead set on the idea. ► set your mind on if you set your mind on something, you decide that that is what you definitely want to do or have, especially something that you will have to work hard to achieve: set your mind on (doing) something: · Once Tammy's set her mind on something, she doesn't rest until she's done it.· She's set her mind on having a big posh wedding. ► be intent on to be determined to do something, especially something that other people do not approve of or think you should do: · Michael left school at fifteen, intent on a career in showbusiness.be intent on (doing) something: · He's always seems intent on stirring up trouble among his colleagues. ► adamant determined not to change your opinion or decision, especially when other people are trying to persuade you to change it: · The man in the shop was adamant. "Definitely not," he said.adamant that: · Taylor was adamant that she was not going to quit.be adamant in your belief/refusal/own mind: · Nicolson was always adamant in his belief that his films did not encourage drug-taking.adamant about: · To this day, Matthews is adamant about his innocence. ► purposefully in a way that shows that you are determined to do something: · She strode purposefully up to the door and rang the bell loudly. ► be resolved formal to be determined to do something because you are sure that it is the right thing to do: be resolved to do something: · The new President is resolved to impose a number of reforms.be resolved that: · Our city authorities are resolved that the new school will be built within six months. ► mean business to be determined to do something and show other people that you are determined to do it, even if it involves harming someone: · And to prove we mean business, our members will stage a one-day strike next week.· Firm action would show both sides that the EU and the UN really meant business. ► play hardball American informal to be very determined to get what you want, especially in business or politics: · Toymaker Mattel is getting ready to play hardball in an effort to persuade Hasbro to reconsider a merger.play hardball with: · The Deputy Prime Minister told reporters that Canada was ready to play hardball with the US. ► tenacious refusing to stop trying to do something even though the situation is difficult or people are opposing you: · As a reporter, David was tougher and more tenacious than the other three.· He was the most tenacious politician in South Korea. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB► play · Well, we can play hardball, too.· This is playing hardball, but it is hardball of a sort familiar in these dealings.· PITTSBURGHThe Steelers and Pirates found out voters can play hardball, too.· I began to understand the style of working in D. C. It was a place where people played political hardball. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► play hardball It is clear that the company is ready to play hardball with the unions. The Deputy Prime Minister told reporters that Canada was ready to play hardball with the US. Toymaker Mattel is getting ready to play hardball in an effort to persuade Hasbro to reconsider a merger. PITTSBURGHThe Steelers and Pirates found out voters can play hardball, too. This is playing hardball, but it is hardball of a sort familiar in these dealings. Well, we can play hardball, too. play hardball informal to be very determined to get what you want, especially in business or politics
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