hardball

hardball的音标为["hɑːdbeɪl]，基本翻译为“硬球；硬球棒；硬性谈判；硬性交涉”。速记技巧为：使用谐音记忆法，可以将hardball中的字母组合进行联想记忆，如“hard”可以联想为“很硬”，“ball”可以联想为“球”等。此外，还可以通过拆分单词的方法来记忆，可以将单词hardball拆分为“hard”（硬）+“ball”（球）两部分，从而更容易记住单词。

Hardball的英文词源是“hard” (硬)和“ball” (球)。这个词源于棒球或美式橄榄球等运动，指一种激烈的、竞争性的比赛方式。

变化形式：复数形式是“hardballs”，形容词形式是“hardball”。

相关单词：

“basketball” (篮球) - 篮球是由一个篮子用绳子悬挂在高处，人们用球投向篮子以得分。

“harden” (使变硬) - 这个词表示使某物变得更强硬或更坚定。

“hardliner” (强硬派) - 指坚持强硬立场的人或团体。

“hardship” (困难) - 这个词表示艰难困苦，通常与努力和奋斗相关。

“hardworking” (努力工作的人) - 指非常勤奋和努力工作的人。

“hardball tactics” (激烈竞争的策略) - 指在竞争中采取强硬手段或策略。

“hardball negotiator” (谈判高手) - 指在谈判中擅长使用强硬手段的人。

“hardball environment” (激烈竞争的环境) - 指一个充满激烈竞争和压力的环境。

“hardball player” (比赛中的强手) - 指在比赛中表现出色、非常有竞争力的选手。

常用短语：

1. play hardball

2. take it hard

3. hit the ball

4. keep one"s eye on the ball

5. ball game

6. ballpark figure

7. ball and chain

例句：

1. We played hardball and I hit the ball with a great shot.

2. She"s always keeping her eye on the ball when dealing with her studies.

3. The ballgame is a lot more interesting when you have friends to share it with.

4. He"s always trying to keep his girlfriend happy with a ballpark figure of what he earns.

5. He"s feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders, playing hardball with his job prospects.

6. She"s always trying to break free from her ball and chain of marriage.

英文小作文：

Playing hardball with life

Life can be a tough game sometimes, especially when you"re facing challenges and difficulties. But it"s important to remember to keep your eye on the ball and not to give up easily. Playing hardball means being determined and resilient, never giving in to setbacks and always trying to find a way forward. It means being willing to take risks and seize opportunities, even when things seem tough and challenging. Playing hardball also means being able to handle criticism and setbacks with grace and humility, knowing that failure is just part of the process of learning and growing. In the end, playing hardball is about being resilient, determined, and brave enough to face life"s challenges head-on, and come out stronger and wiser for it.