Austere
[ ɔ'stɪr ]
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adj. 朴素的，简朴的;严峻的，严厉的;苦行的;一丝不苟的;
💡 词根助记
auster朴素的+e → 严肃的；朴素的
📝 例句
Father was an austere man, very strict with his children.
父亲是个严厉的人,对子女十分严格。
He was a little thinner, a little whiter, a little more austere.
他稍微瘦了些、脸色白了些，也更严肃了些。
You are not naturally austere, any more than I am naturally vicious.
你不是生来就严肃，正如我不是生来就邪恶一样。
"It had to be somebody," she said to the erect, austere missionary.
“总要有人来做，”她对坐得笔挺的严肃的传教士说。
They lived an austere life.
他们过着极端清苦的生活。
🌱 联想助记
【记】au-化学元素“金”,stere-steer驾驶:在金钱面前不为所动仍保持原来的驾驶方向的人是简朴的
✅ 同义词
🔴 反义词
📖 牛津释义
austere
adj
1 (of a person or his behaviour) severely and strictly moral; having no pleasures or comforts （指人或行为）束身自修的, 苦行的
monks leading simple, austere lives 过著清苦生活的僧侣.
2 (of a building or place) very simple and plain; without ornament or comfort （指建筑物或地方）简朴的, 无装饰的, 简陋的
The room was furnished in austere style. 这间屋子的陈设都很简单朴素.
🔁 扩展释义
*[ɒ'stiә]a. 严峻的, 禁欲的, 简朴的
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about leaving New York, the family, and friends.
对于离开纽约， 家人和朋友。
The crow thinks his own bird fairest.
乌鸦总以为自己的雏鸟最美。
I'm calling to see if you would like to have lunch tomorrow.
我打电话给你，是想知道明天一起吃顿中饭怎样？