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stern
01
severo
serious and strict in manner or attitude, often showing disapproval or authority
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The stern teacher maintained order in the classroom with her strict rules.
L'insegnante severa manteneva l'ordine in classe con le sue regole rigide.
Despite his stern exterior, he was fair and just in his decisions.
Nonostante il suo aspetto severo, era giusto ed equo nelle sue decisioni.
02
severo, rigoroso
(of actions, policies, or statements) severe and uncompromising, often implemented to enforce discipline or control
Esempi
The new regulations imposed stern penalties for environmental violations.
Le nuove normative hanno imposto sanzioni rigorose per le violazioni ambientali.
The school implemented stern rules to prevent cheating during exams.
La scuola ha implementato regole rigorose per prevenire gli imbrogli durante gli esami.
03
not capable of being appeased, softened, or persuaded
Esempi
The judge remained stern despite the defendant's pleas.
Her stern refusal left him no options.
04
plain or very simple in style or appearance
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The room had a stern, minimalist design.
His attire was stern, without any decoration.
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She joked that her stern could n’t handle another long bike ride without a padded seat.
Scherzò dicendo che il suo sedere non avrebbe sopportato un'altra lunga pedalata senza una sella imbottita.
Sitting on the rocky ground made his stern feel sore after a while.
Sedersi sul terreno roccioso ha reso il suo sedere dolorante dopo un po'.
02
the rear or aft part of a ship or boat
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The passengers gathered at the stern to watch the sunset.
The crew worked on the stern of the vessel.
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