draconian

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++dra·co·ni·an /drəˈkəʊniən $ -ˈkoʊ-/ adjective  CRUELvery strict and cruel 严厉的，严酷的draconian measures/controls/penalties etc draconian measures to control population growth 控制人口增长的严厉措施

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draconian• The measure is not as draconian as it sounds.• A possible alternative to the draconian consequences of decertification is extending the probationary waiver another year, officials say.• It is an interesting speculation whether the reintroduction of such draconian legislation might reduce more recent economic problems.• The former, which is more draconian, may reflect the longer term perceived treatment needs of the men.• No doubt there are scenarios where such draconian measures are justified.• Draconian measures have been implemented to control population growth.• The argument of all crackdown law is that it applies special, draconian measures to tackle some heinous crime.• The government has imposed draconian penalties for anyone found in possession of illegal drugs.draconian measures/controls/penalties etc• No doubt there are scenarios where such draconian measures are justified.• Becasue of these draconian measures, Park was increasingly cut off from normal human contacts.• To some, this situation cries out for draconian measures to inject more competition.• At no time, however, did they use such draconian measures to stifle dissent.• The argument of all crackdown law is that it applies special, draconian measures to tackle some heinous crime.Origin draconian (1800-1900) Greek Drakon “Draco”, ancient Greek judge who had criminals killed for very small crimes

dra·co·ni·an adjectiveChineseSyllable  

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draconian
dra‧co‧ni‧an /drəˈkəʊniən $ -ˈkoʊ-/ adjectivevery strict and cruel
    draconian measures/controls/penalties etc
    draconian measures to control population growth

dra·co·nianBrE /drəˈkəʊniən/ 🔊NAmE /drəˈkoʊniən/ 🔊 adjective (formal) (of a law, punishment, etc. 法律、惩罚等) extremely cruel and severe 德拉古式的；严酷的；残忍的 ORIGIN From Draco, a legislator in ancient Athens who gave severe punishments for crimes, especially the punishment of being killed. 源自古雅典立法者德拉古，他严惩犯罪，尤其是施以死刑。