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。
Despite his stern exterior, he was fair and just in his decisions.
彼の厳格な外見にもかかわらず、彼の決定は公平で公正でした。
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。
The school implemented stern rules to prevent cheating during exams.
学校は試験中のカンニングを防ぐために厳格な規則を実施しました。
03
not capable of being appeased, softened, or persuaded
例
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
例
The room had a stern, minimalist design.
His attire was stern, without any decoration.
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。
Sitting on the rocky ground made his stern feel sore after a while.
岩だらけの地面に座っていると、しばらくして彼のお尻が痛くなった。
02
the rear or aft part of a ship or boat
例
The passengers gathered at the stern to watch the sunset.
The crew worked on the stern of the vessel.
語彙ツリー
sternly
sternness
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