stark

1. ADJ Stark choices or statements are harsh and unpleasant. 严酷的

Companies face a stark choice if they want to stay competitive. 各公司要想保持竞争力就要面临一个严酷的选择。

2. starklyADV 严酷地

That issue is presented starkly and brutally by Bob Graham and David Cairns. 那个问题被鲍勃·格雷厄姆和戴维·凯恩斯冷酷无情地提了出来。

3. ADJ If two things are in stark contrast to one another, they are very different from each other in a way that is very obvious. (对比) 鲜明的

...secret cooperation between London and Washington that was in stark contrast to official policy. …伦敦和华盛顿之间的与官方政策明显相悖的秘密合作。

4. starklyADV 鲜明地

Angus's child-like paintings contrast starkly with his adult subject matter in these portraits. 安格斯孩子般的绘画和他这些肖像画里的成人主题对比鲜明。

5. ADJ Something that is stark is very plain in appearance. 普通的

...the stark white, characterless fireplace in the drawing room. …起居室里平淡无奇的白色壁炉。

6. starklyADV 普通地

The room was starkly furnished. 那房间布置得很普通。