| 词组 | strict |
| 释义 | strict /strɪkt/ adjective 1. expecting people to obey rules or to do what you say – used especially about parents, teachers, or organizationsnounsa strict teacher The teachers in our school were very strict and we weren’t allowed to talk in class.a strict parent/father/mother etc She escaped her strict father by marrying her cousin.a strict disciplinarian (=someone who is very strict and often punishes people) As well as being a strict disciplinarian, Captain Burrows was a good administrator.adverbstoo strict/overly strict You must not be too strict with her – she’s only a child.fairly/relatively/quite strict I remember him as a fairly strict parent.prepositionsstrict about/on sth The school is very strict about the way students dress.strict with sb My parents were very strict with me.THESAURUS: strict firmvoice | control showing that you are in control of the situation and will not change your opinion, especially when you are telling someone what to do: He issued his instructions in a firm voice. | Parents should keep a firm control over their children. | I’ll be firm with him and tell him he can’t have any more money. | You have to be firm with children. tough determined that your orders or decisions will be obeyed – used especially when you think that someone is right to be strict: We need a government that is tough on crime. | She can be quite tough with her students, but they respect her for it. | He knows he needs to be tough and keep government spending down. harsh punishing or criticizing someone in a way that seems very severe, often too severe: Don’t be too harsh on her – she’s only a child. | It may seem rather harsh to punish him, but he has to learn that this kind of behaviour is unacceptable. | Her reaction to the child’s bad behaviour was unnecessarily harsh. sternlook | expression | man | woman strict in a serious, disapproving, and rather unfriendly way: Her mother gave her a stern look. | He was very much aware too, of the stern expression on Christopher’s face. | Her grandfather was a stern man who rarely smiled. | Sheila walked into the museum, under the stern gaze of the curator (=while someone looked at her in a strict way to make sure that she was not doing anything wrong). authoritarian disapprovingregime | government | state | system | father | parents | methods | manner very strict about forcing people to obey rules or laws, and punishing them very severely if they fail to do this: The country is governed by an authoritarian military regime which has no regard for human rights (=a government, especially one that you disapprove of). | Under the authoritarian system of the past, there was no freedom of the press. | Her father was very authoritarian and insisted on total obedience. | The government’s response was to use even more authoritarian methods.2. a strict order or rule is one that must be obeyednounsstrict orders/instructions He left strict instructions not to be disturbed.strict rules/regulations/guidelines There are strict rules regarding doctors’ behaviour towards patients.strict limits Many airlines impose strict limits on the weight of baggage.a strict interpretation of the law/rules There is a strict interpretation of Islamic law, and women are not allowed to drive or vote.strict control He called for stricter control of government spending.strict discipline (=rules of behaviour) The head teacher insists on strict discipline throughout the school.strict requirements Landlords must follow strict safety requirements.strict criteria (=standards used for judging someone or something) The supermarket’s suppliers must meet strict criteria.a strict code (=set of rules) The club has a strict dress code.a strict diet He went on a strict diet and lost a lot of weight.a strict deadline (=a time by which something must be done) The work was completed to very strict deadlines.phrasesin strict confidence also in the strictest confidence (=kept completely secret) Any information you give will be treated in the strictest confidence.THESAURUS: strict tightcontrols | restrictions | regulations | rules | limits | security very strict, especially about what is allowed and what is not allowed: The report recommends tighter controls on the advertising of alcohol. | There are tight regulations governing waste disposal. | Tighter rules are needed to prevent people from taking too much time off work. | There are tight limits on the use of nitrogen fertilizer and pesticides. | Tight security was in force at the airport for the Pope’s visit. | The new government says it will keep a tight rein on spending (=it will carefully control how much money is spent). toughrules | laws | legislation | measures tough laws or rules are very strict: The federal government is introducing tough new rules on immigration. | They want tougher laws against drinking and driving. | The British government has introduced tough anti-discrimination legislation (=laws against discrimination). | The president was urged to take extremely tough measures on terrorism (=tough laws or actions to deal with something). harshtreatment | measures | penalty | punishment very severe, often too severe: Domestic workers often complain of harsh treatment by their employers. | The government has brought in harsh measures to stop the rioting (=laws or ways of dealing with something). | There are harsh penalties for drug smugglers. | They may be forced to sell the company. This would be a harsh punishment. stringentcriteria | conditions | requirements | controls | checks | tests | regulations | rules | restrictions very strict, and often based on very high standards: New products have to meet stringent criteria. | He was allowed to continue his studies, but only under certain stringent conditions. | Stringent controls were placed upon banks. | The company says it carries out stringent checks on employees. | The government introduced stringent new food safety regulations. |
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