stern1/stɝn; stɜːn/adj 1 very strict and severe 严肃的﹐严厉的: stern voice/look/face etc 严厉的声音/表情/面孔等He was fined and given a stern warning. 他被罚了款﹐并受到严厉的警告。2 be made of stern stuff to have a strong character and be determined to succeed 具有坚强[要强]的性格: Ann was made of sterner stuff than me. 安比我性格坚强。 —sternly adv