hardball
🇺🇸
/ˈhɑːrdbɔːl/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɑːdbɔːl/
noun
R
A sport similar to softball but played with a smaller, harder ball.
He used to play hardball in college, but now he prefers the softer version.
他以前在大学时玩硬式棒球，但现在他更喜欢较软的版本。
R
A tough or aggressive approach, especially in negotiations.
To get the best deal, we'll have to play hardball with the suppliers.
为了获得最好的交易，我们将不得不与供应商进行硬碰硬的谈判。
translation
硬式垒球, 强硬手段
词形变化
Plural
hardballs