stark

• 形容某事物严酷、朴素无装饰，或轮廓、对比鲜明突出。

Describes something that is severe, bare, or sharply defined in appearance or contrast.

1. Bare or unadornedB2formal

   Completely bare, without any decoration, disguise, or softening details.

   朴素的

   • The stark truth is that we have no money left.
   • The room was stark, with only a single chair and a bare lightbulb.
   • He gave a stark warning about the dangers of the drug.

   同义词barebarrenbleaknakedplainseveresimplespartanunadorned

   反义词adorneddecoratedfancyornate

2. Severely simpleB2formal

   Extremely simple and plain, often in a way that is harsh or severe.

   极其简朴

   • The landscape was stark and rocky, with no trees in sight.
   • The interior of the church was stark and minimalist.
   • She preferred a stark, modern style of decoration.

   同义词austerebarebarrenbleakharshplainseverespartan

   反义词decoratedelaboratefancyluxuriousornate

3. Complete or extremeB2informal

   Used to emphasize that something is complete, total, or extreme.

   完全的，极端的

   • That is stark madness!
   • The difference between the two candidates is stark.
   • He was in a state of stark terror.

   同义词absolutearrantcompletedownrightout-and-outpuresheerthoroughtotalunqualifiedutter

   反义词mildmoderateslight

4. Harsh or bleakC1formal

   Providing no shelter, comfort, or sustenance; harsh and barren.

   荒凉的

   • The prisoners were left in a stark, cold cell.
   • The stark desert offered no relief from the sun.
   • They faced the stark reality of homelessness.

   同义词austerebarebarrenbleakdesolatedrearyforbiddinggrimharshsevere

   反义词comfortablehospitablesheltered

• 副词，表示“完全”或“彻底”，常用于加强语气，如“stark naked”（一丝不挂）、“stark raving mad”（完全疯了）。也可表示“严酷地、生硬地或直截了当地”。

An adverb meaning 'completely' or 'entirely,' often used for emphasis, especially in phrases like 'stark naked' or 'stark raving mad.' It can also mean 'in a stark manner,' indicating something that is severe, bare, or blunt.

1. Completely or entirelyB2formal

   Used to emphasize the degree or extent of something, often in a negative or extreme context.

   完全

   • The two proposals are starkly different from each other.
   • She was stark naked when the doorbell rang.
   • The contrast between the rich and poor is starkly visible.

   同义词absolutelycompletelydownrightentirelytotallyutterlywholly