The government is threatening to take drastic action.

政府警告说要采取断然措施。

《牛津词典》

They took drastic action to ban all reverse graffiti.

他们采取严厉措施禁止所有反向涂鸦。

youdao

The city officials then decided to take drastic action.

市政府官员随后决定采取严厉措施。

youdao

President Obama says he inherited massive government debt and a sinking economy from his predecessor,President Bush, and that only drastic action will correct the situation while investing in the nation's needs pertaining to health care, energy independence,and education.

VOA: standard.2009.03.15

Dr.Pappas with the NGO Interaction says he sees no reason why African countries should take drastic preventive action at this stage.

VOA: standard.2009.04.28

The two sides, though, could still reach an agreement to avert such drastic action.

FORBES: Boulder Battles for Control of Xcel Energy's Assets

If drastic action becomes necessary, does it have the political will--and skill--to take it?

FORBES: Magazine Article

Even without such drastic action, the economy and the financial system are becoming dependent on the taxpayer.

ECONOMIST: Saving Wall Street