"sternly" in Chinese (Simplified)
严厉地严肃地
Definition
以严肃、严格或苛刻的方式，表示不赞同或展现权威。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于描述在提出严格要求、警告或表示不满时的语气或表情。常与“说”、“看”、“回答”等动词搭配。比“坚定地”更严厉，但没有“严酷地”那么强烈。
Examples
The teacher spoke sternly to the noisy students.
老师**严厉地**对吵闹的学生说话。
He looked at me sternly when I lied.
我撒谎时，他**严厉地**看着我。
The mother spoke sternly to her child about the broken vase.
妈妈对孩子**严厉地**说起被打碎的花瓶。
“You must finish your homework,” she said sternly.
“你必须完成作业，”她**严厉地**说道。
He replied sternly that there would be consequences.
他**严肃地**回答说会有后果。
My boss looked sternly around the room before speaking.
我的老板在发言前**严厉地**环视了一下房间。