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stern

释义

stern

adjective

UK /stɜː(r)n/

Word Forms

adjective	stern
comparative	sterner
superlative	sternest

1
a stern person, expression, or statement is serious and severe
A smile suddenly transformed her stern face.
The court issued a stern warning to the driver.
Synonyms and related words
Strict and severe
strict
severe
stern
2
a stern action is so firm that you cannot oppose it
The president was prepared to resort to stern measures to get his way.
Synonyms and related words
Determined and ambitious
determined
ambitious
persistent

phrases

be made of sterner stuff

stern

adjective

US /stɜrn/

Word Forms

adjective	stern
comparative	sterner
superlative	sternest

1
a stern person, expression, or statement is serious and severe
A smile suddenly transformed her stern face.
The judge issued a stern warning to the driver.
Synonyms and related words
Strict and severe
strict
severe
stern
2
a stern action is so firm that you cannot oppose it
The president was prepared to resort to stern measures to get his way.
Synonyms and related words
Determined and ambitious
determined
insistent
ambitious

phrases

be made of sterner stuff

stern

noun countable

UK /stɜː(r)n/

Word Forms

singular	stern
plural	sterns

1
the back part of a ship. The front of a ship is called the bow.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of boats and ships
aft
amidships
bay

stern

noun countable

US /stɜrn/

Word Forms

singular	stern
plural	sterns

1
the back part of a ship. The front of a ship is called the bow.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of boats and ships
aft
amidships
bay

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