stringent
Meaning: Strict, precise, and demanding, especially in the enforcement of rules, regulations, or standards.
Stringent is the go-to adjective in policy, regulatory, and legal writing for describing rules or standards that are tight and strictly enforced. 'Stringent regulations,' 'stringent controls,' 'stringent criteria' — the word implies that there is little room for flexibility or interpretation. It is neutral in tone, neither praising nor condemning the strictness, though context often makes the writer's attitude clear. In economics, 'stringent' monetary policy means tight, restrictive credit conditions.
Examples
- The new food safety regulations impose more stringent hygiene requirements on all commercial kitchens. 新的食品安全法规对所有商用厨房提出了更加严格的卫生要求。La nueva normativa de seguridad alimentaria impone requisitos de higiene más estrictos a todas las cocinas comerciales.新しい食品安全規制は、すべての業務用厨房により厳格な衛生要件を課している。새로운 식품 안전 규정은 모든 상업용 주방에 더욱 엄격한 위생 요건을 부과하고 있다.
- Stringent budgetary controls were introduced after the audit revealed significant overspending. 审计发现严重超支后,引入了严格的预算管控措施。Se introdujeron estrictos controles presupuestarios después de que la auditoría revelara un gasto excesivo significativo.監査により大幅な超過支出が判明した後、厳格な予算管理が導入された。감사에서 상당한 초과 지출이 드러난 후 엄격한 예산 통제가 도입되었다.
- Applicants must meet the stringent eligibility criteria set out by the Medical Research Council. 申请者必须满足医学研究委员会制定的严格资格标准。Los solicitantes deben cumplir los estrictos criterios de elegibilidad establecidos por el Consejo de Investigación Médica.応募者は医学研究評議会が定めた厳格な適格基準を満たさなければならない。지원자는 의학 연구 위원회가 정한 엄격한 적격 기준을 충족해야 한다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, legal, journalism
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin stringentem (compressing, binding tight), from stringere (to draw tight, bind). Entered English in the early 17th century; the figurative sense of strict enforcement developed by the 18th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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