austere
US /ɑːˈstɪr/
UK /ɔːˈstɪər/
形容詞
1.
2.
簡樸的, 苦行的
having no comforts or luxuries; harsh or ascetic
範例:
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The monk lived an austere life of prayer and meditation.
這位僧侶過著簡樸的祈禱和冥想生活。
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The room was decorated in an austere style, with minimal furniture.
房間以簡樸的風格裝飾,家具很少。
同義詞:
3.
緊縮的, 嚴峻的
(of an economic policy or a financial situation) allowing no luxuries; harsh or severe
範例:
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The government implemented austere measures to reduce the national debt.
政府實施了緊縮措施以減少國債。
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The country faced an austere economic period.
該國面臨著一個緊縮的經濟時期。
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