The president's tough line is, however, buttressed by a democratic mandate.然而,总统推行的强硬路线受到了民主党发布的训令的支持。The school takes a very tough line on drugs.该学校在毒品问题上采取非常强硬的态度。There was pressure for the President to take a tough line on welfare issues.总统受到压力要在福利问题上采取强硬路线。He is known for taking a tough line on security.他因在安全问题上态度强硬而闻名。