sternness

• 名词，指严厉、严格或令人畏惧的态度或外表；也可形容阴沉、冷峻的神情或坚定不移的决心。

A noun referring to the quality of being severe, strict, or forbidding in manner or appearance; it can describe a grim and gloomy aspect or an uncompromising resolution.

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1. Grim and forbidding qualityB2formal

   The quality of being severe, strict, or harsh in appearance or manner, often creating a gloomy or unwelcoming atmosphere.

   严厉

   • The sternness of the mountain landscape made the hikers feel small and vulnerable.
   • The old castle had a certain sternness that discouraged visitors.
   • Her face had a natural sternness that made her seem unapproachable.

   同义词austeritygrimnessharshnessrigorseveritystrictness

   反义词cheerfulnessfriendlinessgenialitygentlenesskindnessleniencymildnesspleasantnesssoftnesswarmth

2. Uncompromising resolutionB2formal

   A firm and unyielding determination or seriousness in purpose or attitude.

   坚定决绝

   • The judge's sternness in the courtroom ensured that order was maintained.
   • He faced the challenge with a sternness that surprised his colleagues.
   • Her sternness in negotiations helped her secure a favorable deal.

   同义词austeritydeterminationfirmnessgrimnessharshnessinflexibilityresolutenessresolverigidityrigorseveritysteadfastnessstrictnesstenacity

   反义词flexibilityindulgenceleniencypermissivenesssoftness