hardball

• Существительное, используемое для описания агрессивного, бескомпромиссного или серьезного подхода, особенно в бизнесе или политике, или для обозначения спортивной игры в бейсбол в отличие от софтбола.

A noun used to describe an aggressive, uncompromising, or no-nonsense approach, especially in business or politics, or to refer to the sport of baseball as distinct from softball.

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1. Tough or uncompromising approachB2informalamericanbusiness

   A strategy or attitude characterized by aggressive, determined, and uncompromising tactics, especially in business or politics.

   Жёсткий или бескомпромиссный подход

   • The negotiations turned into hardball when neither side would compromise.
   • She decided to play hardball with the investors to get a better deal.
   • In politics, hardball tactics are often used to gain an advantage.

   Синонимыaggressivenesshard lineruthlessness

2. Standard baseballB1formalamericansport

   The traditional form of baseball played with a hard ball, as opposed to softball.

   Стандартный бейсбол

   • He grew up playing hardball in the local league.
   • Hardball requires more protective gear than softball due to the speed of the ball.
   • The stadium is used for both hardball and softball games.

   Синонимыbaseball