Draconian



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj.严厉的, 严酷的
• ［英］ adj.严厉的, 严酷的 ( extremely severe)
• ［类］ palmy : prosperity / draconian : severity ( 繁荣的和繁荣 / 严厉的和严厉) 反义词: indulgent ( 放纵的) ; mild ( 温和的)

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Usage: often capitalized
• Etymology: Latin Dracon-, Draco, from Greek Drakōn Draco (Athenian lawgiver)
• Date: 1775
• 1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
• 2. cruel; also severe <draconian littering fines>

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