Draconian Meaning in English
word
dɹeɪˈkoʊniən/, /dɹəˈkoʊniən
dray-KOH-nee-uhn or druh-KOH-nee-uhn
dɹækˈəʊniən
drak-OH-nee-uhn
释义
Describes laws, rules, or measures that are extremely strict or harsh.
用法与细微差别
Formal and often used when criticizing excessive government actions or harsh rules. Common with 'laws', 'measures', and 'punishments'. It derives from Draco, an ancient Athenian lawmaker known for severity.
Spanish: draconiano - muy severoPortuguese (BR): draconiano - rigoroso (no sentido de lei ou regra muito rígida)Portuguese (PT): draconiano - muito severoChinese (Simplified): 严厉的 - 严苛的Chinese (Traditional): 嚴厲的 - 嚴苛的Hindi: अत्यंत कठोर - ड्रैकनियनArabic: شديد القسوة - صارم للغايةBengali: অত্যন্ত কঠোর - নির্মম - ড্রাকোনীয়Russian: драконовский - чрезмерно строгийJapanese: 非常に厳しい - ドラコニアンVietnamese: hà khắc - nghiêm khắc tàn nhẫnKorean: 가혹한 - 아주 엄격한Turkish: çok sert - acımasız - drakonikUrdu: انتہائی سخت - ظالمانہIndonesian: kejam - sangat ketat
例句
The new tax rules are draconian.
basic
That was a draconian punishment for a small mistake.
basic
Many people protested the draconian laws.
basic
Her boss's draconian dress code made everyone uncomfortable.
natural
The curfew was so draconian that hardly anyone dared to go out after dark.
natural
Some think these new school policies are just too draconian to be fair.
natural