政府对罢工采取了强硬态度。

The government took a hard line on the strike.

他的严厉和强硬态度是出了名的。

He has a reputation for being tough and uncompromising.

他好像总是为双方的强硬态度而愤怒和沮丧。

He often appeared angry and frustrated by the intransigence of both sides.

撒切尔夫人的许多同事以为她当选为首相会使铁娘子的强硬态度有所软化。

Many of Thatcher's colleagues believe that the experience of being Prime Minister will temper her Iron Lady toughness.