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
Eponymdraconianother
=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.