stern
01
厳しい, 厳格な
serious and strict in manner or attitude, often showing disapproval or authority
例
The stern teacher maintained order in the classroom with her strict rules.
厳格な教師は、彼女の厳しい規則で教室の秩序を保った。
02
厳しい, 厳格な
(of actions, policies, or statements) severe and uncompromising, often implemented to enforce discipline or control
例
The new regulations imposed stern penalties for environmental violations.
新しい規制は、環境違反に対して厳しい罰則を課しました。
03
not capable of being appeased, softened, or persuaded
例
The judge remained stern despite the defendant's pleas.
04
plain or very simple in style or appearance
例
The room had a stern, minimalist design.
Stern
Informal例
She joked that her stern could n’t handle another long bike ride without a padded seat.
彼女は、クッション付きのサドルなしでは、もう一度長い自転車の乗り心地に耐えられないと冗談を言った。
02
the rear or aft part of a ship or boat
例
The passengers gathered at the stern to watch the sunset.
語彙ツリー
sternly
sternness
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