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austere

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adj.严峻的,严厉的,操行上一丝不苟的,简朴的

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形容词比较级:austerer 最高级:austerest 名词:austereness 副词:austerely

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harsh  severe  stern  strict    

austere


/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


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.
>austerelyadv
1. Father was an austere man, very strict with his children.
    父亲是个严厉的人, 对子女十分严格。

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