新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

stark

英  [stɑːk]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • starker , starkest

    1严酷的

    Stark choices or statements are harsh and unpleasant.

    近义词

    harsh

    双语例句

    例:

    Companies face a stark choice if they want to stay competitive.

    各公司要想保持竞争力就要面临一个严酷的选择。

    2(对比)鲜明的

    If two things are in stark contrast to one another, they are very different from each other in a way that is very obvious.

    双语例句

    例:

    secret cooperation between London and Washington that was in stark contrast to official policy.

    伦敦和华盛顿之间的与官方政策明显相悖的秘密合作。

    3普通的

    Something that is stark is very plain in appearance.

    双语例句

    例:

    the stark white, characterless fireplace in the drawing room.

    起居室里平淡无奇的白色壁炉。

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