to be firm and tough in negotiation
在谈判中坚定且强硬 (zai tanpan zhong jian ding qie qiang ying)
"He decided to play hardball during the contract talks."
"他决定在合同谈判期间玩硬球。" (Ta jue ding zai hetong tanpan qi jian **wan yingqiu**.)
following the exact wording of the law
to adapt and learn quickly without prior preparation
to refresh oneself using something
to have positive feelings about who you are or what you do
a gesture of appreciation or respect
to delay making a decision until the next day
