Her father was stern and hard to please.他父亲很苛刻, 很难取悦。

He called the punishment 'stern, harsh and quick'.他称这次处罚是“严苛、严厉和迅速的”。

I'll give them a stern lecture about this dangerous activity.对于这次危险的行动我会严厉训斥他们一顿。

He said stern measures would be taken against the killers.他说将严惩凶手。

I was quite stern with Margaret.我对玛格丽特相当严厉。

He motivated his players through a mixture of stern demands and affection.他一方面严格要求, 一方面又给予关爱, 以此来激励运动员。

His expression stern, Michael shook his head.迈克尔表情严峻, 摇了摇头。

Her face wore a stern, implacable expression.她一脸深仇大恨的冷峻表情。

Michael gave the dog a stern look.迈克尔狠狠瞪了那只狗一眼。

This woman is made of sterner stuff than I am.这个女人比我坚强。

She seated herself in the stern.她在船尾处坐下来。