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.
雙語例句
1. stringent air quality regulations
嚴格的空氣質量管理條例
來自《權威詞典》
2. Financiers are calling for a relaxation of these stringent measures.
金融家呼吁對這些嚴厲的措施予以放寬.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. The Act imposes more stringent regulations on atmospheric pollution.
法案對大氣污染作出更為嚴格的規定.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. Some of the conditions in the contract are too stringent.
合同中有幾項條件太苛刻.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. Already low living standards have been worsened by stringent economic reforms.