单词 | stringent |
释义 | stringent (strɪndʒənt ) 1. adjective Stringent laws, rules, or conditions are very severe or are strictly controlled. [formal] He announced that there would be more stringent controls on the possession of weapons. Its drug-testing procedures are the most stringent in the world. Synonyms: strict, tough, rigorous, demanding stringently adverb [ADVERB with verb] He is determined to see the Act enforced more stringently. 2. adjective Stringent financial conditions are difficult and strictly controlled because there is not much money. [formal] More stringent financial regulations were approved and introduced in September. stringency uncountable noun ...times of financial stringency Collocations: stringent conditions The judge imposed stringent conditions including an electronic tag and a 250,000 surety from his family. The Sun But, to help pay for this apparent generosity, many are also burying ever more stringent conditions in the small print. Times, Sunday Times In 1842, plots were offered on 99-year leases, with stringent conditions attached. Times, Sunday Times To be eligible to sell cars through these schemes, the dealer must satisfy stringent conditions imposed by the vehicle manufacturer. Times, Sunday Times Ministers are right to place stringent conditions on that cash. Times,Sunday Times The new uniforms have to meet some pretty stringent demands. The Sun It then applied existing refining techniques to make a fuel able to satisfy the stringent demands of aviation - in particular on flashpoints and freezing temperatures. Times, Sunday Times The trial results took so long to be announced because the eligibility criteria and the stringent demands made on those taking part meant it was difficult to recruit volunteers. Times, Sunday Times All of these are very stringent demands. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, a move to introduce more stringent laws would be resisted fiercely. Times, Sunday Times He has expressed concern with the recognition of civil unions, however, and has strongly advocated for more stringent laws to protect and strengthen civil unions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Various state governments have passed even more stringent laws to regulate the sale of pseudoephedrine decongestants. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 More stringent laws and guidelines are being progressively introduced to keep the profession in check. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Importing books and texts across national borders can sometimes be subject to more stringent laws than in the nations concerned. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Although the deal puts the indebted business on a firmer financial footing, it will still have to operate within stringent limits set by its lenders, including minimum liquidity requirements. Times, Sunday Times However, astronomical observations impose much more stringent limits. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 No variation of the speed of light with frequency has been observed in rigorous testing, putting stringent limits on the mass of the photon. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The problems were dealt with swiftly and stringent procedures were introduced. Times, Sunday Times Spread of infection via the communal dining areas was highly likely unless stringent procedures were enforced and not left to the whim of guests. Times, Sunday Times Anyone who comes to the islands must follow stringent procedures designed to prevent any stray species from entering and disrupting the ecosystem. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 All visitors are subject to stringent security checks after a series of breaches in recent years. The Sun To many in the crowds, the stringent security measures were further evidence of a ruling elite increasingly out of touch with the popular mood. Times, Sunday Times Matters are complicated by today's stringent security. Times, Sunday Times But they were all fully aware of how stringent security was going to be for the wedding. Times, Sunday Times There were also more stringent security searches at the gates. The Sun It found that these had used a more stringent test. Times, Sunday Times After breezing past unseeded opposition in round one, this was a more stringent test of their credentials. Times, Sunday Times And so, in 1994, a group of ministers oversaw a 'programme review' that introduced once-and-for-all cuts that closed down initiatives that did not pass a stringent test. Times, Sunday Times That less stringent test means it faces a greater chance of success. Times, Sunday Times In order to satisfy that stringent test, evidence was required, not mere speculation, and that evidence would be subjected to rigorous examination. Times, Sunday Times It includes stringent testing on both the vehicle and the driver. Times, Sunday Times They would subject their riders to the most stringent testing regime the sport had ever seen. Times, Sunday Times In the same month it was suggested that cars could be banned from sale if they did not meet more stringent testing that took a long-term look at emissions. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 严格的法律、规定或条件 Japanese: 厳重な |
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