austere
英 [ɔːˈstɪə]
[ADJ]
1. 朴素的
If you describe something as austere, you approve of its plain and simple appearance.
双语例句
例：a cream linen suit and austere black blouse.
一套奶油色的亚麻西装和一件朴素的黑衬衫。
2. 严厉的
If you describe someone as austere, you disapprove of them because they are strict and serious.
双语例句
例：I found her a rather austere, distant, somewhat cold person.
我发觉她是一个相当严厉、难以亲近且有些冷漠的人。
3. 简朴的
An austere way of life is one that is simple and without luxuries.
近义词
spartan
双语例句
例：The life of the troops was still comparatively austere.
部队生活相对而言仍然简朴。
4. （经济政策）紧缩的
An austere economic policy is one that reduces people's living standards sharply.
双语例句
例：a set of very austere economic measures to control inflation.
一系列大力控制通货膨胀的经济紧缩措施。
ADJ. 形容词
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