English Dictionary

hard pass

名詞

古風

An enduring (non-temporary) clearance to enter the West Wing of the White House, signified by a laminated card. / An unequivocal rejection with no possibility of a later change of mind.

日本語の意味

ホワイトハウス西翼への永続的な入室許可を示すラミネートカードとしての意味。 / 再考の余地なく、明確に拒否する、いわゆる断固たる拒絶の意味。

After the background checks, she received a hard pass — a laminated credential granting permanent access to the West Wing.

身元確認の後、彼女はラミネート加工された恒久的な西棟入構許可証を受け取り、西棟に恒久的に出入りできるようになった。

意味（1）

An enduring (non-temporary) clearance to enter the West Wing of the White House, signified by a laminated card.

Did you, in fact, issue a hard pass to Mr. Shapiro? The Witness. I don't recall, but it would be easy to find out.

意味（2）

An unequivocal rejection with no possibility of a later change of mind.

A hard pass is usually pretty clear: It says that there is no way the VC will invest in your company.

意味（3）

(sports) A pass to another player that is delivered with a particularly high level of force.

A soft feather pass is easier to receive and control over a hard pass.

意味（4）

(dated) A difficult time in one's life, especially one characterized by financial difficulties.

I need her prayers, for I am at a hard pass — Strange reports are abroad concerning my way of life.

hard passes （ plural ）