stringent
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++strin·gent /ˈstrɪndʒənt/ adjective 1 STRICTa stringent law, rule, standard etc is very strict and must be obeyed 〔法律、规章、标准等〕严格的，严厉的 stringent anti-noise regulations 严格的防噪音条例2. PEstringent economic conditions exist when there is a severe lack of money and strict controls on the supply of money 〔经济状况〕银根紧的，紧缩的 —stringently adverb —stringency noun [uncountable]
Examples from the Corpus
stringent• stringent air safety regulations• stringent anti-noise regulations• Prices are now falling slightly after stringent budget-deficit cuts.• The wording of the code includes some fairly stringent conditions.• There are now stringent controls on pollution from all power stations.• Now, for the first time, fixed though often not very stringent criteria for appointment began to play a significant role.• Urine is processed separately through a more stringent filtration process than the waste water.• This was not the relaxed professionalism of the man of letters, but the stringent new professionalism of the academy.• Along with automated verification, there were stringent penalties for lying.• Parents must comply with the stringent rules for vehicular access, which are explained in a Headmaster's letter.• It also is important to note that admissions criteria differ from program to program, with some more stringent than others.From Longman Business Dictionarystringentstrin‧gent /ˈstrɪndʒənt/ adjective1stringent rule/control/test a rule, control etc that is very strict and must be obeyedStringent air quality standards will be imposed on oil companies.2ECONOMICSstringent economic conditions exist when there is a severe lack of money and there are strict controls on the supply of moneyBrazil was suffering some labor unrest in response to stringent economic policies.Origin stringent (1600-1700) Latin present participle of stringere “to tie tightly, press together”strin·gent adjectiveChineseSyllable
a is Corpus law, stringent standard etc rule, Business
stringent
strin‧gent /ˈstrɪndʒənt/
adjective
stringent anti-noise regulations
2. stringent economic conditions exist when there is a severe lack of money and strict controls on the supply of money
—stringently adverb
—stringency noun [uncountable]
■ rule/law/system
▪strict a strict order or rule is one that must be obeyed: There are strict rules about keeping tax records. | He had strict instructions to return the key to me.
▪tight tight controls or limits are very strict about what is allowed and what is not allowed: The report recommends tighter controls on the advertising of alcohol. | There are tight regulations governing waste disposal.
▪tough tough laws or rules are very strict: They want tougher laws against drinking and driving. | The federal government is introducing tough new rules on immigration.
▪harsh harsh punishments or laws are very severe, often too severe: There are harsh penalties for drug trafficking. | The government has brought in harsh measures to combat the rioting taking place in many cities.
▪stringent controlling what people can do with rules that have very high standards: There are now stringent controls on pollution from all power stations. | stringent new food safety regulations
strin‧gent /ˈstrɪndʒənt/
adjective Date: 1600-1700
Language: Latin
Origin: present participle of stringere 'to tie tightly, press together'
1. a stringent law, rule, standard etc is very strict and must be obeyed:Language: Latin
Origin: present participle of stringere 'to tie tightly, press together'
2. stringent economic conditions exist when there is a severe lack of money and strict controls on the supply of money
—stringently adverb
—stringency noun [uncountable]
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