stern
形容词比较级
sterner
形容词最高级
sternest
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严厉的, 严格的
serious and strict in manner or attitude, often showing disapproval or authority
- The stern teacher maintained order in the classroom with her strict rules.
严厉的老师用她严格的规则维持了课堂秩序。
- Despite his stern exterior, he was fair and just in his decisions.
尽管他外表严厉，但他的决定是公平公正的。
- The stern judge delivered a harsh sentence to the defendant, emphasizing the severity of the crime.
严厉的法官对被告作出了严厉的判决，强调了犯罪的严重性。
- Her stern expression conveyed her disappointment in their behavior.
她严厉的表情表达了她对他们行为的失望。
- She maintained a stern expression while addressing the team about their responsibilities.
她在向团队讲述他们的责任时保持着严厉的表情。
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2
严厉的, 严格的
(of actions, policies, or statements) severe and uncompromising, often implemented to enforce discipline or control
- The new regulations imposed stern penalties for environmental violations.
新法规对环境违法行为实施了严厉的处罚。
- The school implemented stern rules to prevent cheating during exams.
学校实施了严格的规定以防止考试作弊。
- The judge issued a stern warning to the defendant about the consequences of further misconduct.
法官向被告发出了关于进一步不当行为后果的严厉警告。
- The company’s stern policy on workplace harassment left no room for leniency.
公司对职场骚扰的严厉政策没有留下任何宽大处理的余地。
- The government introduced stern measures to combat the rising crime rate.
政府出台了严厉措施来打击不断上升的犯罪率。
3
not capable of being appeased, softened, or persuaded
- The judge remained stern despite the defendant's pleas.
- Her stern refusal left him no options.
- The principal was stern in rejecting the appeal.
- Stern critics refused to accept the minor changes.
- The stern commander did not tolerate disobedience.
4
plain or very simple in style or appearance
- The room had a stern, minimalist design.
- His attire was stern, without any decoration.
- The architecture of the building was stern and functional.
- The furniture was stern, made of unadorned wood.
- She preferred a stern hairstyle that required no maintenance.