1. | 朴素的;简陋的;无华饰的simple and plain; without any decorations |
her austere bedroom with its simple narrow bed 她那仅有一张窄床的简陋卧室 |
2. | 严肃的;严厉的strict and serious in appearance and behaviour |
My father was a distant, austere man. 我父亲是个难以接近的严肃的人。 |
3. | 苦行的;禁欲的allowing nothing that gives pleasure; not comfortable |
the monks' austere way of life 僧侣的苦行生活方式 |