stern
adj
noun
stɜːn
adj
1
serious
and
strict,
and
showing
strong
disapproval
of
someone’s
behaviour
严格的，苛刻的
sterner
penalties
for
drug
offences
对毒品犯罪的更为严厉的惩罚
stern
look/voice/expression
etc
‘Wait!’
I
shouted
in
my
sternest
voice.
“且慢！”我用极其严厉的语调喊道。
stern
warning/rebuke
His
actions
have
earned
him
stern
rebukes
from
human-rights
organizations.
他的行为使他受到了人权组织的严厉指责。
2
be made of sterner stuff
to
have
a
strong
character
and
be
more
determined
than
other
people
to
succeed
in
a
difficult
situation
〔遇到困难时〕具有坚强的性格，有坚定的决心
Ann,
made
of
sterner
stuff
than
I,
refused
all
offers
of
help.
安比我性格坚强，她拒绝了一切帮助。
noun
3
the
back
of
a
ship
船尾，艉部;