1. 粗暴的;暴虐的
    If you say that someone''s behaviour is heavy-handed, you mean that they are too forceful or too rough.

    e.g. ...heavy-handed police tactics...
           警方的粗暴手段
    e.g. The demonstration had been dealt with in a violent and heavy-handed way...
           示威遭到了残暴的镇压。

2. 用量太多的;重手的;笨拙的
    If someone is heavy-handed with something, they use too much of it or use it in a clumsy way.

公共查询·英语单词

    e.g. It all depends on how heavy-handed you are with the paprika...
           这要看你下多重的辣椒粉了。
    e.g. In fact she tends to be a little heavy-handed when she wears make-up.
           实际上她的妆往往化得有点过浓。