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苛刻

kē kè
HSK 7

English Meaning

harsh; severe; demanding

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不是对于员工的苛刻
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Do not mistake our strict management for cruelty or unfair demands.”

1. PREVIOUS

我们讲究的那个高

“But by "high," we don't mean”

“being harsh to our employees”

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更不是对于客户的筛选

“or filtering our clients.”

《蜜语纪》 · workplace
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这比之前口头谈的 还苛刻啊
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“They are squeezing us and going back on their word; we are getting a bad deal.”

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需要在两天之内 签署合约

“we need to sign it within two days.”

“This is even more demanding than what we discussed before.”

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是

“Yes.”

《我的山与海》 · business_and_trade
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你对自己也太苛刻了呀
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“You treat us so well while sacrificing your own comfort—you are truly an amazing boss.”

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这样的神仙老板哪里找啊 我们的办公区域装那么好

“Such an amazing boss. Our workspace looks amazing,”

“but you're so hard on yourself.”

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谦儿 我都想亲你一口

“Qian, I could kiss you.”

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