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stern¹

S0746200 (stûrn)adj. stern·er, stern·est 1. Hard, harsh, or severe in manner or character: a stern disciplinarian. See Synonyms at severe.2. Showing or expressing displeasure or disapproval; forbidding or harsh: a stern face; a stern voice.3. Firm or unyielding; uncompromising: stern resistance.4. Difficult to endure; oppressive: stern necessity.

[Middle English sterne, from Old English styrne; see ster- in Indo-European roots.]

stern′ly adv.stern′ness n.

stern²

S0746200 (stûrn)n.1. Nautical The rear part of a ship or boat.2. A rear part or section.

[Middle English sterne, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse stjōrn, rudder; see stā- in Indo-European roots.]

sterner

be made of sterner stuff

To be very strong, determined, or of uncompromising character, especially in comparison to others. Having to take care of both of us growing up, my brother George was made of sterner stuff as a kid than anyone else I knew. I can't believe you let us down at the last minute. I thought you were made of sterner stuff than that!See also: made, of, sterner, stuff

made of sterner stuff

Very strong, determined, or of uncompromising character, especially in comparison to others. Having to take care of both of us growing up, my brother George was made of sterner stuff as a kid than anyone else I knew. I can't believe you let us down at the last minute. I thought you were made of sterner stuff than that!See also: made, of, sterner, stuff

be made of sterner stuff

(of a person) have a stronger character and be more able to overcome problems than others. This expression comes from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: ‘When that the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept; Ambition should be made of sterner stuff: Yet Brutus says he was ambitious; And Brutus is an honourable man’. 1998 Spectator Unlike the Americans, who are inclined to pull all their personnel out of a country at the first hint of trouble, the British foreign service is made of sterner stuff. See also: made, of, sterner, stuff

be made of sterner ˈstuff

(of a person) have a stronger character and be more able to deal with difficulties and problems than other people: Did she cry? I thought she was made of sterner stuff.See also: made, of, sterner, stuff

单词	sterner
释义	sterner stern¹ S0746200 (stûrn)adj. stern·er, stern·est 1. Hard, harsh, or severe in manner or character: a stern disciplinarian. See Synonyms at severe.2. Showing or expressing displeasure or disapproval; forbidding or harsh: a stern face; a stern voice.3. Firm or unyielding; uncompromising: stern resistance.4. Difficult to endure; oppressive: stern necessity. [Middle English sterne, from Old English styrne; see ster- in Indo-European roots.] stern′ly adv.stern′ness n. stern² S0746200 (stûrn)n.1. Nautical The rear part of a ship or boat.2. A rear part or section. [Middle English sterne, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse stjōrn, rudder; see stā- in Indo-European roots.] sterner be made of sterner stuff To be very strong, determined, or of uncompromising character, especially in comparison to others. Having to take care of both of us growing up, my brother George was made of sterner stuff as a kid than anyone else I knew. I can't believe you let us down at the last minute. I thought you were made of sterner stuff than that!See also: made, of, sterner, stuff made of sterner stuff Very strong, determined, or of uncompromising character, especially in comparison to others. Having to take care of both of us growing up, my brother George was made of sterner stuff as a kid than anyone else I knew. I can't believe you let us down at the last minute. I thought you were made of sterner stuff than that!See also: made, of, sterner, stuff be made of sterner stuff (of a person) have a stronger character and be more able to overcome problems than others. This expression comes from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: ‘When that the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept; Ambition should be made of sterner stuff: Yet Brutus says he was ambitious; And Brutus is an honourable man’. 1998 Spectator Unlike the Americans, who are inclined to pull all their personnel out of a country at the first hint of trouble, the British foreign service is made of sterner stuff. See also: made, of, sterner, stuff be made of sterner ˈstuff (of a person) have a stronger character and be more able to deal with difficulties and problems than other people: Did she cry? I thought she was made of sterner stuff.See also: made, of, sterner, stuff EncyclopediaSeeSternThesaurusSeestern
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