austere

ɒ'stiә

GRE

s. severely simple
s. of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

a. 严峻的, 禁欲的, 简朴的

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austere 来源于希腊语 austeros，意为“严厉的”或“朴素的”。可以联想到“aust”的音节和“严肃”的意思。

例句

1. The monk lived an austere life, focusing on meditation and simplicity.

这个僧侣过着简朴的生活，专注于冥想和简单的生活方式。

2. The room was decorated in an austere style, with minimal furniture and no decorations.

这个房间以简约风格装饰，家具很少且没有装饰。

3. His austere demeanor made him seem unapproachable to his students.

他严肃的举止让学生们觉得他难以接近。