1 stern /ˈstɚn/ adjective sterner; sternest
sterner; sternest
Learner's definition of STERN
1
a : very serious especially in an unfriendly way苛刻的;严肃的;严厉的 -
a stern judge严肃的法官
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a stern warning严厉的警告
b : expressing strong disapproval or criticism强烈反对的;有意见的 2
: not likely to change or become weaker不屈从的;不动摇的;坚定的
be made of sterner stuff
: to be an emotionally and morally strong person with more determination than other people意志坚定的;个性坚强的 — sternness
/ˈstɚnnəs/ noun [noncount] 2 stern /ˈstɚn/ noun
plural sterns
plural sterns
Learner's definition of STERN
[count]
: the back part of a boat or ship船尾;末端 — see picture at boat; opposite 3bow
from stem to stern
— see 1stem