stern
英 /stɜːn/ 美 /stɝːn/
- adj. 严厉的；严格的Serious and firm in demanding acceptable behaviour.
- n. 船尾The back part of a boat or ship.
Dad gave us a stern look across the table.
爸爸隔着桌子严厉地看了我们一眼。
Schools should combine stern warnings about bullying with practical support for students who experience it.
学校既应严正警告欺凌行为，也应为遭受欺凌的学生提供实际支持。
搭配
a stern warning 严正警告a stern expression 严厉的表情at the stern 在船尾
辨析提示
形容词指态度严厉；作名词指船尾，与bow相对。
词族
sternly (adv.)、sternness (n.)
反义 lenient
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