austere
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/ɔːˈstɪr/
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/ɒˈstɪə(r)/
lacking comfort or ornamentation; simple
Their clothes were always austere, without any flashy patterns or colors.
他们的衣服总是朴素无华,没有任何花哨的图案或颜色。
severe or strict in manner or appearance
My father was a distant, austere man who rarely smiled.
我的父亲是一个冷漠、严肃的人,他很少笑。
not indulgent or luxurious; self-disciplined
The monks lived an austere life, giving up many comforts to focus on their spiritual journey.
僧侣们过着简朴的生活,放弃了许多舒适,专注于他们的精神旅程。