hard-nosed

The statement accompanying the decision was, at first glance, hard nosed.

乍看起来, 这样的声明和决定是非常死板顽固的.

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Joe's father was a hard nosed army officer who had seen service in two wars.

乔的父亲是个倔强的军医,他曾身经两次大战.

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My new boss is hard nosed, but very likable.

我的新老板虽然不感情用事, 但是很讨人喜欢.

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