1 stark /ˈstɑɚk/ adjective starker; starkest
starker; starkest
Learner's definition of STARK
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: having a very plain and often cold or empty appearance荒凉的；无修饰的 2
: unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience残酷的 -
the stark reality of death死亡的残酷现实
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She gave the facts of the case in stark [=harsh] and sobering detail.她冷静地描述了案件残酷的细节。
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This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of drunk driving.这场悲剧残酷地提醒着人们酒后驾车的危险。
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: very obvious : very plain and easily seen明显的；显然的
— starkly
adverb [more starkly; most starkly]
— starkness
noun [noncount] 2 stark /ˈstɑɚk/ adverb
Learner's definition of STARK
: completely or fully完全地；彻底地 -
He was standing there stark naked. [=he was wearing no clothes at all]他一丝不挂地站在那里。
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That noise is going to drive me stark raving mad. = (Brit) That noise is going to drive me stark staring mad. [=completely insane]那噪声要把我逼疯了。