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stiff SEVEREstIfadj-er, -est severe; difficult to deal with or do严格的，严厉的;费劲的，难对付的I think that rapists should be given a stiff prison sentence.我认为强奸犯应受到严厉的判刑。The athlete was given a stiff punishment for using drugs.这运动员因服用毒品而受到了严厉处罚。They are campaigning for stiffer penalties for people who drink and drive.他们正在进行活动，要求对酒后驾驶者处以更严厉的惩罚。He has come in for some stiff criticism.他受到了严厉的批评。Some stiff cuts in public spending have been proposed.在公共支出上有人提议作一些大幅度的削减。There has been stiff opposition/resistance to the proposed tax increases.增税提案遭到了激烈的反对/反抗。They've got a stiff task ahead of them.他们面临着艰巨的任务。The prime minister is facing a stiff test of his authority.总理正面临着对他权威的严峻考验。It's a stiff climb to the top of the hill.要爬上这山顶很费劲。Some college courses have stiffer entry requirements than others.有些大学专业的入学要求比其他的严格。We face a stiff challenge in the next round of the competition.我们在下一轮比赛中面临着严峻的挑战。Both companies are worried about losing business in the face of stiff competition.两家公司都担心在激烈的竞争面前失去生意。A stiff wind/breeze is a strong one.狂风A stiff wind blew sand in our faces as we walked along the beach.当我们走在沙滩上时，一阵狂风将沙粒刮到我们脸上。A stiff drink is a strong alcoholic drink.烈性酒I had such a bad day that as soon as I got home I poured myself a stiff drink.我今天如此倒霉，我一回家便给自己倒了杯烈性酒。I need a stiff gin/whisky/brandy.我要杯烈性杜松子酒/威士忌/白兰地。A stiff price is a very or unacceptably expensive price.昂贵的价格The main reason this model of car has not sold well is because of its stiff price.这款式汽车卖得不好的主要原因是因为它那昂贵的价格。We had to pay a stiff membership fee to join the health club.我们支付了昂贵的会员费来加入这健康俱乐部。
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