rigour

• 指极其细致、严谨、精确的品质，或指条件、纪律的严格与严厉。

A noun referring to the quality of being extremely thorough, careful, and precise, or to the strictness and severity of a condition or discipline.

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1. Thoroughness and precisionB2formalbritishscientific

   The quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate, especially in academic or scientific work.

   严谨与精确

   • The research was conducted with scientific rigour.
   • His argument lacked intellectual rigour.
   • The rigour of the testing process ensured reliable results.

   同义词carefulnessconscientiousnessdiligenceexactnessmeticulousnessprecisionrigorousnessscrupulousnessstrictnessthoroughness

   反义词carelessnessimprecisioninexactnessnegligencesloppiness

2. Hardship or severityB2formalbritish

   A condition of hardship, difficulty, or severity that is difficult to endure.

   严酷

   • The prisoners endured the rigours of a harsh winter.
   • The rigour of the training program pushed the athletes to their limits.
   • They faced the rigours of life in the wilderness.

   同义词adversitydifficultyhardshipharshnessordealprivationseveritytribulation

   反义词comforteasegentlenessleniencymildness

3. Strictness or austerityC1formalbritish

   Excessive strictness, severity, or lack of leniency in rules or discipline.

   严格

   • The rigour of the school's discipline was criticized by parents.
   • He was known for the rigour of his moral principles.
   • The rigour of the law left no room for exceptions.

   同义词austerityharshnessinflexibilityrigidityseveritysternnessstrictnessstringency

   反义词flexibilityindulgenceleniencymildnesspermissiveness