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hard power

noun
🔊/ˈhɑːd paʊə(r)/
🔊/ˈhɑːrd paʊər/
[uncountable]
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  1. an aggressive way of dealing with other countries that involves using the threat of military force to make them do what you want
    • He is a believer in hard power and aggressive leadership.他坚信硬实力和积极进取的领导才能。
    compare soft power