황량하거나 삭막한, 또는 장식이 없어 간결한.
Severe, bare, or simple in appearance or outline; lacking ornamentation or comfort.
예문:
"The architect favored a stark, minimalist design for the interior, using only concrete and glass."
"The mountain ridge formed a stark silhouette against the pale morning sky."
"The old prison cell was stark, containing only a metal bed and a bucket."
완전한, 순전한, 절대적인.
Utter, absolute, or complete; often used to emphasize an extreme state or quality.
예문:
"The company’s sudden success stood in stark contrast to its struggles last year."
"He froze in his tracks, paralyzed by stark terror."
피할 수 없이 명확하고 가혹한, 또는 엄연한.
Unavoidably clear, severe, or harsh, especially when describing facts, reality, or choices.
예문:
"The documentary forced viewers to confront the stark realities of poverty in the inner city."
"The committee presented the stark choice: cut funding or close the facility entirely."
아주, 완전히, 전적으로.
Completely or utterly (used especially in fixed phrases like 'stark naked' or 'stark raving mad').
예문:
"The witness claimed the man was running down the street stark naked."
"After losing all his money, he was wandering around the casino, stark raving mad."