austerity
- IPA[ôˈsterədē]
美式
- sternness or severity of manner or attitude；extreme plainness and simplicity of style or appearance
noun: austerity, plural noun: austerities
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. sternness or severity of manner or attitude he was noted for his austerity and his authoritarianism 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ extreme plainness and simplicity of style or appearance the room was decorated with a restraint bordering on austerity 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ conditions characterized by severity, sternness, or asceticism a simple life of prayer and personal austerity
- ▪ difficult economic conditions created by government measures to reduce a budget deficit, especially by reducing public expenditure a period of austerity austerity measures 同義詞 反義詞
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- IPA[ɔːˈstɛrɪti]
英式
- sternness or severity of manner or attitude: he was noted for his austerity and his authoritarianism
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