sternly
adv. 严格地; 严厉地; 断然地; 坚决地
Stern words or actions are very severe.
Mr Straw issued a stern warning to those who persist in violence...
斯特劳先生向那些坚持进行暴力活动的人发出了严正警告。
He said stern measures would be taken against the killers...
他说将严惩凶手。
Someone who is stern is very serious and strict.
Her father was stern and hard to please.
她父亲很苛刻,让他满意很难。
The stern of a boat is the back part of it.
If you say that someone is made of sterner stuff, you mean that they have a strong personality and are capable of overcoming difficulties and problems.
Whoever this woman is, she's made of sterner stuff than I am.
不管这个女人是谁,她都比我坚强。
1. with sternness; in a severe manner;
"We will take the necessary steps," she said sternly.
“我们将采取必要措施,”她厉声说道。
He was waiting, somewhat sternly, for Winston to speak, but about what?
他有点严峻地等待着温斯顿开腔, 可是等他说什么?
" You do what he says,'said Melanie sternly, " and do it quickly.
" 你要听他吩咐,?"媚兰厉声说, " 而且要立刻照办.
His face was sternly set with all its old force and strength.
他的面容坚定,显示出来的威力和韧性不减当初.
" Den us'll walk,'said Mammy sternly.
" 那好,我们走, "嬷嬷断然地说.