stern

US /stɝːn/

UK /stɝːn/

严厉的, 苛刻的

having a definite or severe quality or manner

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The teacher gave a stern warning to the noisy students.

老师对吵闹的学生发出了严厉的警告。

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His stern expression showed his disapproval.

他严厉的表情显示出他的不赞同。

船尾, 艉

the rear part of a ship or boat

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

船长站在船的船尾，凝视着地平线。

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

船向前行驶时，海浪拍打着船尾。