形容词

1. 简朴的；朴素的
[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;If you describe something as austere, you approve of its plain and simple appearance.

2. （人）严厉的，严肃的，严格的
[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;If you describe someone as austere, you disapprove of them because they are strict and serious.

3. （生活）简朴的，不奢华的，苦行的
[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;An austere way of life is one that is simple and without luxuries.

4. （经济政策）紧缩的
[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;An austere economic policy is one which reduces people's living standards sharply.