exacting

• 形容人、任务或标准要求极高，需要付出很大努力、精确性或对细节的高度关注。

Describes a person, task, or standard that demands great effort, precision, or attention to detail.

1. Demanding high standardsC1formal

   Requiring great effort, care, or precision; making rigorous demands.

   要求严格的

   • The professor is known for his exacting standards in grading.
   • This job requires exacting attention to detail.
   • The exacting nature of the surgery left the team exhausted.

   同义词carefulchallengingdemandinghardonerouspainstakingpreciserigoroussternstrictstringenttough

   反义词easyindulgentlenientpermissiveundemanding

2. Strict or severeC1formal

   Very strict and demanding in terms of rules or behavior.

   严格的

   • The exacting discipline of the military academy shaped his character.
   • Her exacting expectations made her a difficult boss.
   • The exacting conditions of the experiment required precise measurements.

   同义词demandingharshrigidrigorousseveresternstrictstringent

   反义词easygoingindulgentlenientpermissivetolerantundemanding

• 动词，表示强制要求并取得某物，尤指款项或信息，常带有使用权力或武力的意味。

A verb used to indicate the act of demanding and obtaining something, especially payment or information, often through force or authority.

1. B2formal

   To demand and obtain something, often through force or authority.

   强取

   • The king exacted heavy taxes from his subjects.
   • They exacted a promise from him before releasing the documents.
   • The conquerors exacted tribute from the defeated nation.

   同义词compeldemandextortextractforcerequirewrestwring

   反义词cedegivegrantofferprovide

2. Inflict or causeC1formal

   To cause something unpleasant to be suffered or experienced.

   施加

   • The harsh winter exacted a heavy toll on the crops.
   • Years of stress exacted a toll on her health.
   • The war exacted a terrible price from the civilian population.

   同义词causeimposeinflictwreak