stern
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Stern words or actions are very severe. (话语或行为) 严厉的
Mr. Monroe issued a stern warning to those who persist in violence. 门罗先生向那些顽守暴力之徒发出严厉警告。
2. sternlyADV 严厉地
"We will take the necessary steps," she said sternly. “我们将采取必要措施，”她严厉地说道。
3. ADJ Someone who is stern is very serious and strict. 苛刻的
Her father was stern and hard to please. 她父亲苛刻，不易讨好。
4. N the rear or after part of a vessel, opposite the bow or stem 船尾; 艉
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stern /stɜːn/ (sterner,sternest)
剑桥词典
- 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 . 记者们受到严厉警告，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 country's president is facing the sternest test of his authority since he came to power five years ago. 总统的权威正面临着上任5年以来最严峻的考验。