adj.严峻的，严厉的，朴素的，严肃的，简陋的，无华饰的，苦行的，禁欲的

The old castle's interior was austere, with stone walls and minimal furniture.
这座古老城堡内部简朴，石墙林立，家具极少。
The monk led an austere life, dedicating himself to meditation and simple living.
这位僧侣过着严苛的生活，全身心投入冥想和简朴生活之中。
The designer chose an austere color palette of grays and whites for the minimalist apartment.
设计师为这间极简主义公寓选择了灰白这样朴素的色彩搭配。
Despite his wealth, he preferred an austere lifestyle, donating most of his income to charity.
尽管他很富有，但他更喜欢简朴的生活方式，将大部分收入捐给了慈善机构。
The budget cuts have forced the school to adopt a more austere approach to spending.
预算削减迫使学校在支出上采取了更为严格的措施。
Her office was known for its austere atmosphere, which reflected her no-nonsense management style.
她的办公室以其严肃的氛围而闻名，这反映了她务实的管理风格。
The fashion show featured an unexpected twist with models dressed in austere, monochromatic outfits.
时装秀出人意料地以模特们身着朴素单色服装为特色。
The novel portrayed the harsh, austere conditions of life during wartime.
这部小说描绘了战时艰苦朴素的生活条件。
The minimalist decor gave the hotel room an austere yet elegant feel.
极简主义的装饰使酒店房间显得朴素而优雅。
After the financial crisis, the government implemented austere economic policies to reduce debt.
金融危机之后，政府实施了严格的经济政策以减少债务。