释义 |
hard-and-fastˌhard-and-ˈfast adjective [only before noun]  - Clearly there are dangers involved in drawing a hard-and-fast line between the two principles of participation and identity.
- Mrs. Bottomley With respect to my hon. Friend, I do not believe that it is ever possible to cut a hard-and-fast line.
- Similarly, it is not possible for him either to give a hard-and-fast definition of Truth.
- There is no hard-and-fast divide between water-breathing and air-breathing animals.
► hard-and-fast rules It is impossible to give hard-and-fast rules, but here are some points to consider. clear, definite, and always able to be used: It is impossible to give hard-and-fast rules, but here are some points to consider. |