Definition
To adopt a very strict or uncompromising approach in dealing with someone or something.
對…采取強硬手段
The company decided to take a hard line on employees who submit late reports.
公司決定對提交遲到報告的員工採取強硬立場。
The government is taking a hard line on environmental issues, implementing stricter regulations.
政府對環境問題採取強硬立場，實施更嚴格的規定。
The manager took a hard line on employees who didn't follow the rules, showing no compromise.
經理對不遵守規定的員工採取強硬立場，毫不妥協。