好词典
austere
UK //ɒˈstɪə//US //ɔːˈstɪr//
词源
源自拉丁语 'austerus'，意为严厉或苦涩，后经古法语 'austere' 进入英语。
adjective
❶ 形容事物或环境极其简朴、缺乏装饰或舒适感，常带有严肃或克制的意味。
“The monk lived in an austere cell with only a bed and a desk.”
（这位僧人住在一间只有床和桌子的简朴小屋里。）
“Her office was austere, with white walls and no decorations.”
（她的办公室很简朴，白墙没有任何装饰。）
❶ 形容人或行为严厉、不苟言笑，缺乏温和或宽容。
“The principal was known for his austere demeanor and high expectations.”
（校长以严厉的举止和高标准要求闻名。）
“Her austere expression made it clear she was not in the mood for jokes.”
（她严肃的表情表明她没心情开玩笑。）
同义词:severe, stern, strict, ascetic, spartan
常见短语
austere beauty — 形容一种朴素、不加修饰的美，通常指自然或简约风格的美感。
“The austere beauty of the mountain landscape took our breath away.”
（山区风景的朴素之美让我们惊叹不已。）