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stringent

//ˈstrɪndʒənt//
English Definition
Strict; rigorously binding.
中文释义
严格的;严厉的
Example Sentence

Stringent regulations on water quality ensure that municipal supplies remain safe for public consumption.

对水质严格的监管确保市政供水对公众消费保持安全。

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
string(拉紧) → 绷得紧。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “stringent”?

  1. A Strict; rigorously binding.
  2. B Individually separate and distinct.
  3. C A possible sequence of events; a setting.
  4. D The highest point.
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A — Strict; rigorously binding.. “stringent” means Strict; rigorously binding..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Strict; rigorously binding.”?

  1. A scenario
  2. B pinnacle
  3. C stringent
  4. D discrete
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C — stringent. “stringent” means Strict; rigorously binding..

Common questions about “stringent”

What does “stringent” mean?

stringent — Strict; rigorously binding.. In Chinese: 严格的;严厉的.

How do you pronounce “stringent”?

stringent is pronounced //ˈstrɪndʒənt//.

How is “stringent” used in a sentence?

Stringent regulations on water quality ensure that municipal supplies remain safe for public consumption. (对水质严格的监管确保市政供水对公众消费保持安全。)

What are synonyms for “stringent”?

strict, rigorous, exacting — all close in meaning to stringent (Strict; rigorously binding.).

What is the opposite of “stringent”?

lenient, permissive — each the opposite of stringent (Strict; rigorously binding.).

Is “stringent” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. stringent is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “stringent”?

string(拉紧) → 绷得紧。

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