コアイメージ
妥協を避けて頑なに方針を貫く態度=強硬路線
英英
A firm, uncompromising policy or stance, especially in politics or negotiations.
語源
hard lineは、hard(厳しい)とline(方針・線)が結び付いて妥協を許さない方針を表す
コラム
- 政治や交渉の文脈で使われ、adopt a hard line on ~ の形で『~に関して強硬路線を採る』と表現するのが典型的
「強硬路線」のレベル別の例文
- 中学
The government took a hard line.
- 高校・英検2級
The president adopted a hard line toward the neighboring country.
- TOEIC・ビジネス
The company took a hard line during the contract negotiations.
- 日常会話
They’re taking a hard line on this issue.
「強硬路線」を英語にするときのよくある間違い
× The government did a hard line on immigration.
○ The government took a hard line on immigration.
× The government adopted a hard way on immigration.
○ The government adopted a hard line on immigration.