draconian
牛津现代英汉双解词典
/drə'kəʊnɪən; drə`konɪən/
adj (fml 文) very harsh 严厉的; 严酷的
*Draconian measures, laws, policies, etc 严厉的措施、法律、政策等.
draconian
朗文当代英英词典(第4版)
adj
[Date: 1800-1900; Language: Greek; Origin: Drakon 'Draco', ancient Greek judge who had criminals killed for very small crimes]
very strict and cruel
draconian measures/controls/penalties etc
draconian measures to control population growth