rigour

1. N-PLURAL If you refer to the rigours of an activity or job, you mean the difficult, demanding, or unpleasant things that are associated with it. 艰辛; 严酷

They're accustomed to the rigours of army life. 他们已习惯了军旅生活的艰辛。

2. N-UNCOUNT If something is done with rigour, it is done in a strict, thorough way. 严谨

The prince had performed his social duties with professional rigour. 王子以职业性的严谨履行了他的社会职责。