Definition
To adopt a very strict or uncompromising approach in dealing with someone or something.
对…采取强硬手段
The company decided to take a hard line on employees who submit late reports.
公司决定对提交迟到报告的员工采取强硬立场。
The government is taking a hard line on environmental issues, implementing stricter regulations.
政府对环境问题采取强硬立场，实施更严格的规定。
The manager took a hard line on employees who didn't follow the rules, showing no compromise.
经理对不遵守规定的员工采取强硬立场，毫不妥协。