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词汇 hard hitter
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Definition of hard hitter in English:

hard hitter

noun ˌhɑːd ˈhɪtə

  • 1Chiefly Sport (originally Boxing). A person capable of striking something with force.

  • 2Figurative. A person who or thing which is energetic, uncompromising, or direct, especially in providing unpalatable facts or strong criticism.

  • 3Australian and NZ informal. More fully "hard-hitter hat". A bowler hat. Now chiefly historical.

Origin

Late 18th century. From hard + hitter.

Definition of hard hitter in US English:

hard hitter

nounˌhɑːd ˈhɪtə

  • 1Chiefly Sport (originally Boxing). A person capable of striking something with force.

  • 2Figurative. A person who or thing which is energetic, uncompromising, or direct, especially in providing unpalatable facts or strong criticism.

  • 3Australian and NZ informal. More fully "hard-hitter hat". A bowler hat. Now chiefly historical.

Origin

Late 18th century. From hard + hitter.
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