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strictness

UK/'strɪktnɪs/US/'stiktnis/
A1

Definitions

n.

The quality of being strict and demanding

严格,严厉

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
strictdraw tight, bind
+
-nessstate, quality
=strictness

strict (drawn tight → leaving no slack) + -ness (quality) = the quality of allowing no slack: strictness.

Root strain still carries 57 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.parental strictness父母的严格管教
  • 2.strictness of discipline纪律的严格

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The school is known for the strictness of its rules.

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