stern [stɜ:n]

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adj.严厉的，严格的，严峻的；n.船尾

severe , or showing disapproval

The ship was in a blaze from stem to stern. 整艘船从头到尾都着火了。
The headmaster ruled the school with a stern discipline. 校长治校严谨。