austere
牛津现代英汉双解词典
/ɒ'stɪə(r), also ɔ:'stɪə(r); ɔ`stɪr/
adj
1 (of a person or his behaviour) severely and strictly moral; having no pleasures or comforts (指人或行为)束身自修的, 苦行的
*monks leading simple, austere lives 过着清苦生活的僧侣.
2 (of a building or place) very simple and plain; without ornament or comfort (指建筑物或地方)简朴的, 无装饰的, 简陋的
*The room was furnished in austere style. 这间屋子的陈设都很简单朴素.
austere
朗文当代英英词典(第4版)
adj
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin; Origin: austerus, from Greek austeros 'severe']
plain and simple and without any decoration
the church's austere simplicity
someone who is austere is very strict and serious - used to show disapproval
Her father is a very austere man.
an austere way of life is very simple and has few things to make it comfortable or enjoyable
Cuthbert led an austere life of prayer and solitude.
>austerely adv