单词 | stern |
释义 | stern UK [stɜ:n] US [stɝ:n] adjective ■severe, or showing disapproval 严厉的,苛刻的 •a stern look/warning/voice严厉的目光/警告/语气 •She is her own sternest critic.她对自己非常苛刻。 •Journalists received a stern warning not to go anywhere near the battleship.记者受到严厉警告,不得靠近军舰。 ■If something, such as a job, is stern, it is difficult (工作等)严峻的,棘手的•The President is facing the sternest test of his authority since he came to power five years ago.总统的威严正面临着上任五年以来最严峻的考验。 UK [stɜ:n] US [stɝ:n] adjective made of sterner stuff ■If someone is described as being made of sterner stuff, they are very strong and determined 坚强的,坚毅的 •I was ready to give up the fight, but Nicky was made of sterner stuff and wanted us to carry on.我准备放弃争取了,但是尼基非常坚定,要我们坚持下去。 UK [stɜ:n] US [stɝ:n] noun countable ■the back part of a ship or boat 船尾;艉 Compare bow |
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