stern

US /stɝːn/

UK /stɝːn/

嚴厲的, 苛刻的

having a definite or severe quality or manner

•

The teacher gave a stern warning to the noisy students.

老師對吵鬧的學生發出了嚴厲的警告。

•

His stern expression showed his disapproval.

他嚴厲的表情顯示出他的不贊同。

船尾, 艉

the rear part of a ship or boat

•

The captain stood at the stern of the ship, gazing at the horizon.

船長站在船的船尾，凝視著地平線。

•

The waves crashed against the stern as the boat moved forward.

船向前行駛時，海浪拍打著船尾。