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.
他們的衣服總是樸素無華,沒有任何花哨的圖案或顏色。
severe or strict in manner or appearance
My father was a distant, austere man who rarely smiled.
我的父親是一個冷漠、嚴肅的人,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.
僧侶們過著簡樸的生活,放棄了許多舒適,專注於他們的精神旅程。