권위를 내세우거나 훈육을 할 때처럼 매우 엄격하고 단호한 태도로
In a serious and severe manner, especially when asserting authority or exercising discipline
예문:
"The teacher looked sternly at the students who were whispering during the exam."
"The judge sternly reminded the witness of the consequences of perjury."
능력이나 결의를 시험할 정도로 매우 힘들고 압박감이 느껴지는 방식으로
In a way that is difficult and puts extreme pressure on someone or something's abilities or resolve
예문:
"The sudden economic downturn sternly tested the resilience of the small business."
"The athlete's endurance was sternly challenged by the steep mountain terrain."