draconian

🇬🇧 UK/drә'kәjniәn/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Extremely harsh, severe, or strict, especially of laws or punishments.

严苛的,严酷的,苛刻的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Eponym
draconianother
=draconian

Common Collocations

  • 1.draconian measures严苛的措施
  • 2.draconian penalties严厉的罚款

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The draconian penalties imposed by the judge shocked the courtroom and sparked public outcry.

  • 2.

    The company's draconian dress code policies were widely criticized by employees and modern analysts.

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