释义 |
hard-nosedˌhard-ˈnosed adjective [usually before noun] - Breeding programs for apes are a failure, and even hard-nosed experimenters will be turning the tide.
- For some one who worked in what she believed to be such a hard-nosed profession he retained a sensitive streak.
- Holbrooke has a justified reputation as a hard-nosed negotiator.
- Or the hard-nosed, insistent, tough approach.
- Philadelphia, which has a reputation for manufacturing tough, hard-nosed fighters.
- The book is certainly authoritative but may well daunt the uncommitted reader by its relentlessly hard-nosed factuality.
- There will no hard-nosed trade negotiations on this trip.
- To be very hard-nosed there is also a vested interest in running an efficient information service for a band.
not affected by emotions, and determined to get what you want: a hard-nosed businessman |