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源自中古英语 stearne(严厉的),与古英语 styrne(严厉的,僵硬的)相关,可能源自原始日耳曼语词根。
❶ 严厉地,严肃地。指以严厉或不容置疑的态度说话或行事,通常带有权威感或不满情绪。
“The teacher looked at the noisy students sternly.”
(老师严厉地看着吵闹的学生们。)
“He spoke sternly to his son about breaking the rules.”
(他严厉地训斥儿子违反规则的行为。)
say sternly — 用严厉的语气说话,通常表示警告或责备。
“"This behavior must stop," she said sternly.”
("这种行为必须停止,"她严厉地说道。)