hardline

/ˌhɑːdˈlaɪn/ (bre, ipa) · [hˈɑrdlˌaɪn] /ˌhɑːrdˈlaɪn/ (ame, ipa) · [hˈɑrdlˌaɪn] /ˈhärd-ˈlīn How to pronounce hard-line (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˌhɑːd ˈlaɪn/ (bre, ipa) · [hˈɑrdlˌaɪn] /ˌhɑːrd ˈlaɪn/ (ame, ipa)

hardline — 形容詞

  • hardlinepositive
  • more hardlinecomparative
  • most hardlinesuperlative

1. holding or showing a very tough position that leaves little room for compromise

1.形容詞C1
釋義

強硬的

立場很硬，不肯退讓

holding or showing a very tough position that leaves little room for compromise or change

例句

The minister gave a hardline speech about border checks at the rally.

那位部長在造勢場合發表了一場支持邊境檢查的強硬演說。

hardline + speech about policy

Camila backed a hardline plan to close bars earlier at night.

Camila 支持一項強硬的計畫，要讓酒吧提早打烊。

hardline + plan

同義詞
  • uncompromising

    very close in meaning, but slightly more formal and often broader than policy disputes

  • tough

    more general and does not always imply refusing to change position

  • strict

    often about enforcing rules rather than defending a political or public stance

  • hawkish

    narrower and mainly used for aggressive views on war, defense, or security

反義詞
  • moderate

    willing to avoid extreme positions

  • flexible

    ready to change or adapt when needed

  • conciliatory

    trying to reduce conflict and reach agreement

文法句型

hardline + noun

be hardline on + issue

stay hardline on + issue

用法筆記

Often describes positions, leaders, rules, or policies in public disputes. It commonly appears with on or about followed by the issue that someone refuses to soften on.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher is hardline with homework.
✅The teacher is hardline on homework rules.
💡Use hardline especially for a severe position on an issue, often with on.
❌We need a hardline pillow for the guest room.
✅We need a firm pillow for the guest room.
💡Hardline describes an attitude or policy, not physical hardness.

hardline — 名詞