| 单词 | rigorous |
| 释义 | rigorous (rɪgərəs ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A test, system, or procedure that is rigorous is very thorough and strict. The selection process is based on rigorous tests of competence and experience. ...a rigorous system of blood analysis. ...rigorous military training. Synonyms: strict, hard, firm, demanding rigorously adverb ...rigorously conducted research. 2. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] If someone is rigorous in the way that they do something, they are very careful and thorough. He is rigorous in his control of expenditure. [+ in] Synonyms: thorough, meticulous, painstaking, scrupulous Collocations: rigorous application And after a rigorous application process, if you've made the grade, you'll be put straight into a school. The Sun He passed a rigorous application procedure and dismissed concerns about his age. The Sun This might be combined with the adoption of much more rigorous application of speed limits, with very stiff penalties for breaches. Times, Sunday Times Several conclusions are drawn by economics from a somewhat more rigorous application of this type of analysis. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Candidates then go through a rigorous application process where they must submit candidacy materials, including essays, self-assessments, secondary school reports, and transcripts. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But sceptics shouldn't turn over, as the programme makers are promising to take a rigorous approach to investigating unknown phenomena. Times, Sunday Times We might also have added weight to those who wanted a more rigorous approach to liberalisation, competitiveness and financial discipline. Times, Sunday Times This morning, we were reminded again why we need a new and more rigorous approach to address this threat. Times, Sunday Times It marks a much more rigorous approach to costings and will clearly prove uncomfortable in some prisons and probation areas. Times, Sunday Times He combined with a journalist to expose the inefficiencies, the publicity from which led to a more rigorous approach. Times, Sunday Times People from outside the bloc are subjected to more rigorous checks, including ensuring that they have the necessary visa. Times, Sunday Times Lenders are also under strict orders to apply rigorous checks to ensure applicants can afford their monthly repayments. Times, Sunday Times The committee said that it would publish proposals for more rigorous checks by the end of this month. Times, Sunday Times Henceforth, there will be rigorous checks of documentation and home visits from vicars. Times, Sunday Times Ministers subsequently denied that there had been any grounds for their concern and said that rigorous checks had been carried out. Times, Sunday Times The sums involved, the judge said, were 'completely unacceptable' and proof that there needed to be 'rigorous control' on amounts spent - particularly on expert evidence. Times, Sunday Times And, most important, there would have to be rigorous control of spending. Times, Sunday Times These methods can make the infestation worse and further the need for more rigorous control methods. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I have started to put rigorous controls in place. The Sun We introduced rigorous controls and numbers began to fall. Times, Sunday Times If he wants to improve his life - or even have a life - only he can achieve it through a rigorous diet and exercise regime. The Sun When you look at it like that, the prospect of a blast of rigorous diet and exercise seems positively attractive. Times, Sunday Times Jockeys have always had to follow a rigorous diet, but now recreational riders are also being urged to watch their weight. Times, Sunday Times In 1950, he began a rigorous diet with regular exercise to accent his physique. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I have no doubt that, whatever their claim, most models, like ballerinas and jockeys, put themselves on rigorous diets. Times, Sunday Times All teachers are committed to raising standards and to ensuring that their pupils receive a rigorous education. Times, Sunday Times No, they should be places where those most suited to advanced studies are given the most rigorous education by the most brilliant academics. Times, Sunday Times Politics will still require people of wisdom and judgment to sort the torrents and people will need a very rigorous education before they even look at a screen. Times, Sunday Times Only formalized, rigorous education could, he believed, provide the framework for moral and intellectual development. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Rigorous enforcement, with spot fines, might be unpopular, self-financing and a force for cultural change. Times, Sunday Times We need rigorous enforcement of existing laws, making examples of the worst employers, who should go out of business or be sent to jail. Times, Sunday Times Other initiatives include more rigorous enforcement of existing public-transport safety laws and training police officers in tourist areas in road safety. Times, Sunday Times Rigorous enforcement saves lives and reduces the level of depravity and chaos in society - moment to moment, crime to crime, roust to roust. Times, Sunday Times Respect can be returned only by the rigorous enforcement of the rules. Times, Sunday Times If so, a rigorous exercise programme may help. Times, Sunday Times There's no need to do rigorous exercise - a simple walk to the shop and back will do. The Sun As soon as she stopped her daily rigorous exercise routine, she noticed that her body lost that tight and toned feeling she loved. Times, Sunday Times Five days of rigorous exercise on a calorie-controlled diet will kick-start any health programme. Times, Sunday Times The rigorous exercise and the light spiritualism suited her. Times, Sunday Times It uses a broad-brush methodology that might suggest possible problems that may merit properly rigorous investigation. Times, Sunday Times One that demanded an impartial and rigorous investigation. Times, Sunday Times It called for a rigorous investigation. Times, Sunday Times The company, which reported a full-year pre-tax profit of 6.5 million last year, said an immediate and rigorous investigation to determine the cause of the error was in progress. Times, Sunday Times His works are characterized by a rigorous investigation of the sources and a critical view of the historical process. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Anything that needs months of rigorous preparation can't be good for someone prone to an upset stomach at the first sign of turbulence. Times, Sunday Times He also advises rigorous preparation for the extra entrance tests both universities now ask candidates to sit in several subjects. Times, Sunday Times Breaking into the top ten in 2006 was a big step forward for him and showed that he had undertaken the rigorous preparation to achieve success in topflight tournaments. Times, Sunday Times Students are provided rigorous preparation for future study and potential careers in a variety of international fields. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Through rigorous preparation for student trial advocacy competitions, the society's members gain a unique, invaluable courtroom education that will serve as a foundation for a successful legal career. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Through rigorous research he obtained thousands of photographs. Times, Sunday Times He might be dismissed as a crank were not his views backed up by rigorous research and a raft of scientific theses. Times, Sunday Times By suppressing debate, universities are failing in their duty to foster rational argument and rigorous research. Times,Sunday Times I know of no other company that bases its recommendations on such rigorous research. Times, Sunday Times Independent of any permanent association with a university, gallery, museum or publisher, the couple's livelihood was based on rigorous research and constant assessment and reassessment. Times, Sunday Times Secondly, partnership selection involves a rigorous review of individual performance and contribution with widely shared senior level oversight. Times, Sunday Times She promised, instead, a 'new regime' with a 'very tough and rigorous review of validity of costing at the point a project enters the programme'. Times, Sunday Times All papers in the proceedings have been peer reviewed through a rigorous review procedure. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Companies must pass a rigorous review and inspection of their quality control processes by an independent auditor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A rigorous review process could take into consideration such things as an applicants team, track record, instructional program, models theory of action, and sustainability. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The (normally) rigorous routine shows. Times, Sunday Times It was a rigorous routine. The Sun They undergo a rigorous routine of memorization designed to ensure completion within three years. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the past, the mission board had a rigorous screening process aimed at recruiting full-time missionaries. Christianity Today Retirees face a rigorous screening process. Chicago Sun-Times Serious bidders will have to undergo rigorous screening. Times, Sunday Times A parliamentary spokesman said that mail undergoes a 'rigorous screening process at a specialist off-site facility which detects any hazardous contents'. Times, Sunday Times Rigorous screening must be applied to focus on the initiative. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 More than 200 companies subjected themselves to rigorous scrutiny to compete for one of the eight awards. Times, Sunday Times We are currently subjecting herbal approaches to the rigorous scrutiny of randomised controlled trials for the symptoms of acute and recurrent cystitis. Times, Sunday Times When logic produces weird predictions they should face rigorous scrutiny; so let me set out my reasoning. Times, Sunday Times The extent of police powers - to arrest people, cause them pain, tap their phones and search their homes - meant there had to be rigorous scrutiny and accountability. Times, Sunday Times This includes applying rigorous scrutiny to all evidence, whatever its source, but particularly that from tobacco industry sources. Times, Sunday Times But the rigorous selection process ensured that none of the crew came to fisticuffs. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The judiciary should continue to be drawn from those who pass the rigorous selection process. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But that level of rigorous standard doesn't prevent some people claiming to be yoga instructors after a weekend course. Times, Sunday Times A much loved teacher, his gentleness of manner and quiet humour masked sharply rigorous standards. Times, Sunday Times Foundation degrees are validated and awarded by universities and are subject to the same rigorous standards and assessments as other higher education degrees. The Sun A micromanager with a limitless spring of ideas, he reacts harshly to efforts that do not meet his rigorous standards. Times, Sunday Times On the basis of rigorous standards, we should strongly welcome annual increases in pass rates. Times, Sunday Times Imagine if we could have identified this irrational exuberance at the time by means of a rigorous test. Times, Sunday Times (2012) That means less emphasis on modules and coursework and more on the proper, rigorous testing of knowledge. Times, Sunday Times (2009) That means less emphasis on modules and coursework and more on proper, rigorous testing. Times, Sunday Times (2009) As with any new technology, rigorous testing for both safety and efficacy is of course essential. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Selection is followed by a rigorous testing procedure that ends with an examination. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Both underwent rigorous testing in anticipation of the extreme temperature variations of the desert and the powerful vibrations expected at supersonic speeds. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Success will be the result of hours of serious personal application, rigorous training and dedicated, careful research. Times, Sunday Times First though, they must go through rigorous training ahead of their debut flight. The Sun He had a rigorous training in the reading of texts in both the hieroglyphic and (more cursive) hieratic script. Times, Sunday Times All financial investigators, irrespective of the organisation that employs them, must undertake a rigorous training programme. Times, Sunday Times One can only imagine the rigorous training, steely determination and acute intelligence it takes to rise to those dizzy heights. The Sun Just think, a rigorous workout, without ever leaving the sofa. Christianity Today If you've always had regular, rigorous workouts, now's the time to take your workouts down a few notches. The Sun Her svelte shape has definitely not come from rigorous workouts. The Sun These are scientifically rigorous, using a carefully selected panel of maybe 1,000 people. Times, Sunday Times These judgements may have been more intuitive than philosophically and scientifically rigorous, but the rhetoric of immediacy was exactly what his readers required of him. The Times Literary Supplement It launched the prize this year to encourage pioneering, scientifically rigorous and engaging research into the mysterious world between our ears. Times, Sunday Times The journal aims to be both scientifically rigorous and open to novel contributions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Scientifically rigorous and long-term follow-up studies will likely strengthen and refine conclusions and recommendations regarding its use. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 严格缜密的测试、制度、程序 Japanese: 厳密な |
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