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stringent

🇬🇧 UK/'strɪn(d)ʒ(ə)nt/🇺🇸 US/'strindʒәnt/
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Definitions

adj.

Very strict, precise, and demanding; leaving little room for flexibility

严格的,严厉的,苛刻的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
stridraw tight, bind
+
ngdraw tight, bind
+
entperforming, being in a state
=stringent

Common Collocations

  • 1.stringent regulations严格的法规
  • 2.stringent requirements严苛的要求
  • 3.stringent measures严厉的措施
  • 4.stringent standards严格的标准

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The company has stringent quality control measures.

  • 2.

    The company must meet stringent environmental standards before opening the new plant.

  • 3.

    Stringent security measures were put in place ahead of the international summit.

  • 4.

    Doctors face stringent requirements when applying for a license to practice.

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