stern
01
sträng, allvarlig
serious and strict in manner or attitude, often showing disapproval or authority
Exempel
Her stern expression conveyed her disappointment in their behavior.
Hennes stränga uttryck förmedlade hennes besvikelse över deras beteende.
02
sträng, rigoros
(of actions, policies, or statements) severe and uncompromising, often implemented to enforce discipline or control
Exempel
The company ’s stern policy on workplace harassment left no room for leniency.
Företagets stränga policy om trakasserier på arbetsplatsen lämnade inget utrymme för mildhet.
03
not capable of being appeased, softened, or persuaded
Exempel
Stern critics refused to accept the minor changes.
04
plain or very simple in style or appearance
Exempel
The furniture was stern, made of unadorned wood.
Stern
InformalExempel
After sunbathing, she noticed that her stern had gotten a bit too much sun.
Efter att ha solat sig märkte hon att hennes stjärt hade fått lite för mycket sol.
02
the rear or aft part of a ship or boat
Exempel
The lifeboats were lowered from the stern.
Lexikalt Träd
sternly
sternness
stern
