stern

英 [stɜːn] 美[stɝn]

have a stronger character and be more able to overcome problems than others

个性更坚强

whereas James was deeply wounded by the failure, George was made of sterner stuff.
尽管詹姆斯由于失败而受到很深的伤害，但是乔治的个性却更坚强了。

(archaic)men regarded collectively and in contrast to women

(古)［总称］男性

1. He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man.: 他是个苛刻的批评家，但却是个非常善良的人。

3. We remember our mother's stern instructions not to boast.: 我们谨记母亲不许我们在人前炫耀的严厉教诲。

4. Mr Straw issued a stern warning to those who persist in violence.: 斯特劳先生向那些坚持进行暴力活动的人发出了严正警告。

5. In showing contempt for the heavyweight championship Douglas offended a stern code.: 道格拉斯藐视重量级拳王称号的行为违背了严格的准则。