stern

🇬🇧 UK/stә:n/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Strict, severe, and uncompromising in manner or appearance

严厉的,严格的,坚定的

n.

The rear end of a ship or boat

船尾,艉部

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
sternother
=stern

Common Collocations

  • 1.stern warning严厉警告
  • 2.stern look严厉的眼神
  • 3.stern face严肃的表情
  • 4.stern measures严厉的措施

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The stern teacher gave a warning look that immediately silenced the noisy classroom.

  • 2.

    The judge issued a stern warning to the defendant about future conduct.

  • 3.

    Despite his stern exterior, he was known to be kind-hearted to those in need.

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