austere

• 形容事物严厉、朴素或简朴，常指缺乏奢华或装饰。

Describes something that is severe, strict, or simple in appearance or manner, often lacking luxury or decoration.

1. Severe or strict in mannerB2formal

   Having a stern, serious, and strict appearance or attitude.

   严厉的

   • The austere teacher rarely smiled at his students.
   • Her austere expression made everyone feel nervous.
   • He lived an austere life, avoiding all luxuries.

   同义词dourforbiddinggrimharshseveresobersternstrict

   反义词affablegeniallenientmercifulmildpleasant

2. Simple and plainB2formal

   Having no decoration or luxury; very simple.

   简朴而严肃

   • The room was austere, with only a wooden chair and a table.
   • They preferred an austere design for their home.
   • The monastery's austere interior reflected their commitment to simplicity.

   同义词barefunctionalmodestplainseveresimplespartanstarkunadornedunornamented

   反义词decorativeelaborateextravagantfancygrandlavishluxuriousopulentornatesumptuous

3. Economically harshC1formalpolitical

   Relating to a policy or situation where spending is reduced and conditions are difficult.

   紧缩的

   • The government implemented austere measures to reduce the deficit.
   • During the recession, families faced austere budgets.
   • The country adopted an austere economic plan.

   同义词bleakdraconianharshrigorousseverespartanstrictstringent

   反义词extravagantgenerouslavishluxurious