heavy hand
US /ˈhɛv.i hænd/
UK /ˈhɛv.i hænd/
1.
手段强硬, 严厉的手段
a way of dealing with people or situations that is too strict or forceful
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The new manager has a heavy hand when it comes to discipline.
新经理在纪律方面手段强硬。
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The government's heavy hand in the economy led to public discontent.
政府对经济的强硬干预导致公众不满。