a.

1. 严格的，严厉的；严峻的；苛刻的
   Stern discipline did not achieve the desired result.

   严厉的纪律没有得到期望的结果。

2. 坚定的，不动摇的
   Our team made a stern resolve to win.

   我们队下定决心取胜。

n.[C]

1. 船尾
   She seated herself in the stern of the boat.

   她坐在船尾。

2. （物体的）尾部，末端

adj.

1. grimly serious or strict, especially in the exercise of discipline.
2. severe; demanding.

n.