austere
意味: Severe or strict in manner or appearance; having no comforts or luxuries; plain and unadorned.
Austere describes both people and environments. When applied to a person, it suggests stern self-discipline and an absence of warmth. When applied to surroundings, it implies a deliberate plainness. The word also has a strong economic sense in British English — 'austerity measures' became a defining political term following the 2008 financial crisis, referring to government spending cuts.
例文
- The monastery's austere interior reflected the monks' commitment to a life of simplicity. 修道院质朴的内部装饰体现了修士们对简朴生活的坚守。El austero interior del monasterio reflejaba el compromiso de los monjes con una vida de sencillez.修道院の質素な内装は、修道士たちの簡素な生活への献身を映し出していた。수도원의 검소한 내부는 수도승들의 소박한 삶에 대한 헌신을 반영하고 있었다.
- Her austere demeanour in meetings concealed a generous spirit that emerged among close friends. 她在会议中严肃的举止掩盖了一颗慷慨的心,只有亲近的朋友才知道。Su austero semblante en las reuniones ocultaba un espíritu generoso que afloraba entre amigos íntimos.会議での彼女の厳格な態度は、親しい友人の間で見せる寛大な心を覆い隠していた。회의에서의 그녀의 엄격한 태도는 가까운 친구들 사이에서 드러나는 너그러운 마음을 감추고 있었다.
- The government's austere budgetary policies drew widespread criticism from public sector workers. 政府严厉的财政紧缩政策引发了公共部门工作者的广泛批评。Las austeras políticas presupuestarias del gobierno suscitaron amplias críticas de los trabajadores del sector público.政府の厳しい緊縮予算政策は、公共部門の労働者から広範な批判を招いた。정부의 엄격한 긴축 재정 정책은 공공 부문 근로자들로부터 광범위한 비판을 받았다.
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場面: academic, media, professional
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Old French austere, from Latin austerus, from Greek austeros (harsh, severe, bitter), originally meaning 'making the tongue dry.' The economic sense of 'austerity' became prominent in post-war Britain.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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