No. 2,678 in Chinese
严厉
Strict; severe.
In a sentence
父亲对我的错误表达了严厉的批评。
Father expressed strict criticism about my mistake.
The term '严厉' is used to describe the strict and uncompromising nature of the father's criticism, showing an intense level of seriousness.
学校制定了非常严厉的规定以保证学生的纪律。
The school established very strict rules to ensure student discipline.
Here, '严厉' is employed to characterize the rigidity and firmness of the rules established, reflecting a stringent standard.
他的严厉态度帮助了团队完成复杂的任务。
His strict attitude helped the team complete a complex task.
In this case, '严厉' is used to describe the person's strict demeanor, implying that this careful intensity facilitated the successful completion of a challenging activity.
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