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(在举止、态度或外表方面)严厉的;严峻的
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he was an austere man, with a rigidly puritanical outlook 他是个严肃的人,一副刻板的清教徒模样
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an austere expression .一副严厉的表情。
(of living conditions or a way of life)having no comforts or luxuries; harsh or ascetic
(生活条件,生活方式)艰苦的;简朴的;禁欲的
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conditions in the prison could hardly be more austere .监狱里的条件再艰苦不过了。
having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance; unadorned
朴素的;无装饰的
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the cathedral is impressive in its austere simplicity .大教堂朴实简单,给人印象深刻。
(of an economic policy or measure)designed to reduce a budget deficit, especially by cutting public expenditure
(经济政策或措施)紧缩,缩减的(尤指减少公共开支)。
"Middle English: via Old French from Latin