c. 1600, "astringent," especially with reference to taste, from Latin stringentem (nominative stringens), present participle of stringere (2) "to compress, contract, bind or draw tight" (see strain (v.)). Of regulations, procedures, etc., 1846.
实用例句
1. stringent air quality regulations
严格的空气质量管理条例
来自《权威词典》
2. Financiers are calling for a relaxation of these stringent measures.
金融家呼吁对这些严厉的措施予以放宽.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The Act imposes more stringent regulations on atmospheric pollution.
法案对大气污染作出更为严格的规定.
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4. Some of the conditions in the contract are too stringent.
合同中有几项条件太苛刻.
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5. Already low living standards have been worsened by stringent economic reforms.