austere

1. ADJ If you describe something as austere, you approve of its plain and simple appearance. 朴素的[表赞许]

...a cream linen suit and austere black blouse. …一套奶油色的亚麻西装和一件朴素的黑衬衫。

2. ADJ If you describe someone as austere, you disapprove of them because they are strict and serious. 严厉的[表不满]

I found her a rather austere, distant, somewhat cold person. 我发觉她是一个相当严厉、难以亲近、有些冷漠的人。

3. ADJ An austere way of life is one that is simple and without luxuries. 简朴的

The life of the troops was still comparatively austere. 部队生活相对而言仍然简朴。

4. ADJ An austere economic policy is one that reduces people's living standards sharply. (经济政策) 紧缩的

...a set of very austere economic measures to control inflation. …一系列控制通货膨胀的、大力度的紧缩经济措施。