| 单词 | strictness |
| 释义 | strictstrict /strɪkt/ ●●○ adjective 1demanding that rules be obeyed: Mrs. Hart is a strict teacher, but she is good.strict about The hospital is very strict about visiting hours.strict with Mom and Dad were always very strict with us kids.THESAURUSfirm – dealing with someone or something in a determined way and showing that you are not going to change your mind: It’s important to be firm with young children.tough – very strict and determined to be obeyed: The new governor has promised to be tough on criminals.stern – strict in a serious, disapproving, and unfriendly way: The teacher had a stern expression on his face.harsh – too strict, severe, or unkind: One of the teachers was very harsh with the children and often yelled at them.authoritarian – very strict and punishing people if they do not obey. Used especially about governments: The population has lived under an authoritarian government for more than 40 years.2a strict order or rule is one that must be obeyed: Thailand has very strict laws against drugs. I’m telling you this in the strictest confidence (=it must be kept completely secret).THESAURUStough – very strict: Tough new laws were introduced dealing with the sale of alcohol to minors.rigid – strict and difficult to change. Used about rules and systems: The country has a rigid social system.rigorous – difficult and with strict rules for how to behave. Used about things like programs, tests, and methods: New police officers undergo a rigorous training process.stringent – very strict and exact. Used about rules and standards: The state of California already has stringent controls on pollution from cars.draconian formal – very strict and cruel: The authorities had to use draconian measures to deal with the violence.3[usually before noun] exact and correct, often in a way that seems unreasonable: The book is not actually “autobiographical” in the strict sense.4a strict Muslim/vegetarian etc. someone who obeys all the rules of a particular religion, belief, etc. [Origin: 1400–1500 Latin strictus, past participle of stringere to tie tightly, press together]—strictness noun [uncountable] |
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