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单词 austere
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austere
(ɔːstɪəʳ )
1. adjective
If you describe something as austere, you approve of its plain and simple appearance. [approval]
...a cream linen suit and austere black blouse.
The church was austere and simple.
Synonyms: plain, simple, severe, spare  
2. adjective
If you describe someone as austere, you disapprove of them because they are strict and serious. [disapproval]
I found her a rather austere, distant, somewhat cold person.
...an extraordinarily austere and puritanical organization.
3. adjective
An austere way of life is one that is simple and without luxuries.
The life of the troops was still comparatively austere.
Synonyms: ascetic, strict, continent, exacting  
4. adjective
An austere economic policy is one which reduces people's living standards sharply.
...a set of very austere economic measures to control inflation.
Collocations:
austere beauty
And yet there are also moments of piercing magnificence and austere beauty.
Times, Sunday Times
The slow movement had an austere beauty, its inner parts cunningly shaped, its variations so minutely articulated that they could seem almost stiff-jointed at times.
Times, Sunday Times
Given the music's austere beauty and the narrative's gradual crescendo, our journey through the opera's three hours shouldn't be a trial and frustration.
Times, Sunday Times
A tour of the palace reveals unfurnished rooms of austere beauty.
canada.com
With austere beauty, has decoration at the upper windows and some small arched windows.
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austere environment
It's more of an austere environment, with white walls and industrial grey carpeting.
Globe and Mail
The squadron occupied an area that had seen no long-term coalition forces presence, and conducted operations in an austere environment.
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They are very adaptable to austere environments.
Times, Sunday Times
Marines are reputed to celebrate the birthday, regardless of where they may be in the world, even in austere environments or combat.
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Responsibilities may include triaging patients, providing high-quality medical care in adverse and austere environments, and preparing patients for evacuation.
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austere life
She incorrectly assumes that the marriage has already taken place and resigns herself to an austere life at the convent.
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He began a very austere life fasting nine months of the year.
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She spent next thirty years of her life in that small room and led a very austere life.
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However, no-one thought of laughing at him, because he led such an austere life, and gave everything he earned to charity.
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He led a very austere life and received many accolades for his work.
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Translations:
Chinese: 朴素的
Japanese: 質素な
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