stern
/stɜːrn/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
非常严肃和严格，通常表现出不高兴的样子
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“我在课堂上讲话时，老师严厉地看了我一眼。”
“老板对办公室里的每个人都很严厉但公平。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Serious and unyielding in manner or expression, often conveying disapproval.
“The teacher gave a stern warning to the students who were talking during the exam.”