单词 | strict |
例句 | strictstrict /strɪkt/ adjective ► strict someone who is strict expects people to obey rules or do what he or she says. You use strict about people in authority such as teachers, parents, or schools: ► firm if you are firm, you show that you are in control of the situation and will not change your opinion: ► tough someone who is tough is very strict, and is determined that his or her orders will be obeyed. Tough sounds more informal than strict, and you use it especially when you think that someone is strict in a good way: ► stern a stern person is strict in a serious, disapproving, and unfriendly way: ► demanding a demanding person expects other people to work very hard and do things exactly the way he or she wants: ► rigid AWL systems or rules that are rigid are strict and difficult to change. Use rigid especially when these rules do not change even when the situation is different: ► harsh too strict, severe, or unkind. You use harsh especially about words, criticism, or punishment that seem too extreme and unfair: ► authoritarian an authoritarian government or person forces people to obey strict rules or laws, and punishes them severely if they do not. You use authoritarian especially about governments that are too severe and do not respect the rights of people: ADVERBS: strictYou can make the adjectives strict, firm, stern, demanding, rigid, and harsh into adverbs by using an -ly ending: The laws are strictly enforced. | He told her sternly to go home. | The man was punished harshly for stealing the bread. |
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