austere

US /ɑːˈstɪr/
UK /ɑːˈstɪr/
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1.

嚴厲的, 簡樸的

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

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The headmaster was an austere man, rarely smiling.
校長是個嚴厲的人，很少笑。
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Her austere expression made it clear she was not pleased.
她嚴厲的表情表明她不高興。
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簡樸的, 苦行的

having no comforts or luxuries; harsh or ascetic

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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。
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緊縮的, 嚴峻的

(of an economic policy or a financial situation) allowing no luxuries; harsh or severe

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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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