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This series is particularly tailored for people learning English – English words particularly. Like many languages, English words can be broken down into parts; each part has its own meaning, contributing to the overall meaning of the word itself. Understanding how each word is put together with “parts” helps a learner remember English words easier.

这个系列特别适合学习英语单词的人。像许多语言一样，英语单词可以分解成不同组合部分; 每个部分都有着自己的含义，然后合起来组成这个词的整体意义。了解每个单词如何通过这些“部分”组合在一起有助于学生更容易记住每个英语单词。

**Play hardball with (v) （动词）**

**Phonetics 音标:** [ - ]

**Meaning 意义:**

To act strong and aggressive with someone, or about an issue with someone to get what you want.

对某人或为某事采取强硬和进取的态度，以获取自己想要的东西。

**In Part 分解部份:**

play + hardball + with
 
play + harsh + with [v]

使玩 + 强硬 + 与 [动词]

**Play hardball with** is a phrasal verb. “Hardball” here means a harsh way. To “play hardball” is to apply harsh treatment to someone or something.

**Play hardball with**是一个短语动词。这里的“Hardball” 所指的是严厉的意思。“play hardball”是对某人或某物施加严厉的对待。

**Examples 例句:**

1. We the management need to play hardball on this issue.

2. He's a nice guy whenever, but he can truly play hardball when he needs to as well. 


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