1. demanding that rules must be obeyed
要求規則必須被遵守的；嚴格的
My parents were very strict when I was growing up.
我成長過程中，父母非常嚴格。
The school has a strict policy against bullying.
這所學校有嚴格的反霸凌政策。
He is a strict but fair teacher.
他是一位嚴格但公平的老師。
Strict Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
strict
adjective
快速理解
What does "Strict" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Strict"?
形容要求精確遵守規則、標準或紀律，不容許偏差或鬆懈。
- 1
要求嚴格的
EN: demanding that rules are obeyed exactly
翻譯: 要求規則被精確遵守的
- 2
精確的
EN: exact and precise
翻譯: 精確且嚴謹的
- 3
嚴厲的
EN: severe and limiting
翻譯: 嚴厲且限制多的
- 4
嚴格的（飲食等）
EN: following a particular set of rules completely (e.g., diet)
翻譯: 完全遵循特定規則的（如飲食）
小提醒：注意 'strict' 主要描述對規則、標準或紀律的『嚴格遵守』，而非單純的『嚴厲』情緒。中文的『嚴格』比『嚴厲』更貼近其核心含義。
發音（How to Pronounce "Strict" in English）
How to pronounce "Strict" in English?"Strict" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Strict" from YouTube Videos
Boghuma Kabisen Titanji: Ethical riddles in HIV research
TED
“As funding for HIV research increases in developing countries and ethical review in richer countries become more strict, you can see why this context becomes very, very attractive.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Strict"?How does "Strict" change by context?
2. exact and precise; allowing no deviation
精確的；嚴謹的；不容許偏差的
We must adhere to the strict guidelines of the experiment.
我們必須遵守實驗的嚴格指導方針。
There is a strict definition of what qualifies as organic food.
對於什麼能稱為有機食品有嚴格的定義。
The judge interpreted the law in the strictest sense.
法官以最嚴謹的意義來解釋這條法律。
3. complete and total; absolute
完全的；絕對的
The information was given in strict confidence.
這資訊是在絕對保密的情況下提供的。
He told me the secret under strict orders not to tell anyone else.
他在嚴令不得告訴任何人的情況下告訴了我這個秘密。
The company maintains strict control over its brand image.
該公司對其品牌形象保持著絕對的控制。
4. following a particular belief or system very closely and exactly
嚴守（某信念或體系）的；正統的
She follows a strict vegetarian diet.
她遵循嚴格的素食飲食。
He is a strict adherent to the traditional methods.
他是傳統方法的嚴格遵循者。
The community lives by a strict interpretation of their religious texts.
這個社群依照對其宗教經文的嚴格解釋生活。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Strict"?How to make natural sentences with "Strict"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| strict + with + person/group | 對（某人/群體）嚴格 | The teacher is very strict with her students. (這位老師對她的學生非常嚴格。) |
| strict + about + rule/standard | 對（規則/標準）嚴格要求 | My parents are strict about bedtime. (我的父母對就寢時間要求很嚴格。) |
| strict + on + issue/topic | 在（某議題）上嚴格 | The company is strict on data security. (這間公司在數據安全方面很嚴格。) |
| strict + noun (e.g., rule, law, policy) | 嚴格的（規則、法律、政策等） | They have a strict no-smoking policy. (他們有一項嚴格的禁菸政策。) |
| keep/maintain a strict + noun (e.g., schedule, diet) | 保持嚴格的（日程、飲食等） | The athlete follows a strict training schedule. (這位運動員遵循著嚴格的訓練日程。) |
| under strict + noun (e.g., orders, instructions) | 在嚴格的（命令、指示）下 | The documents are classified under strict orders. (這些文件根據嚴格命令被列為機密。) |
用法說明
How is "Strict" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Strict"?
strict with vs. strict about
- strict with + 人：表示對「某人」的要求或管教很嚴格，對象通常是可被教導或管理的人（如學生、孩子、下屬）。
- strict about + 事/規則：表示對「某件事」或「某項規則」的執行很嚴格、一絲不苟，強調對事物標準的堅持。
- 雖然有時可互換，但使用 strict with 時焦點在「人」，使用 strict about 時焦點在「規則或行為標準」。 EN: The teacher is very strict with her students. 翻譯: 這位老師對她的學生非常嚴格。
EN:The company is very strict about punctuality.
翻譯:這家公司對準時的要求非常嚴格。
EN:My parents were strict with me when I was young.
翻譯:我父母在我小時候對我管教很嚴。
EN:She is strict about following the recipe exactly.
翻譯:她嚴格要求必須完全按照食譜操作。
總結建議
一般來說，對「人」嚴格用 strict with，對「事或規則」嚴格則用 strict about。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Strict" and similar words?How to choose "Strict" vs alternatives?
strict vs severe
strict 強調規則的嚴格執行與遵守；severe 強調後果的嚴重性或處罰的嚴厲程度。
strict vs rigid
strict 指要求嚴格但可能有合理彈性；rigid 指完全僵化、無法變通。
strict vs stringent
strict 用法較通用；stringent 較正式，常指法律、規定、標準或條件極其嚴格。
口語用法
How is "Strict" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Strict"?
引述
在轉述規則、要求或他人的話時，常用來強調其原貌。 EN: She was like, "The deadline is strict, no exceptions." 翻譯: 她當時說：「期限很嚴格，沒有例外。」
EN:My boss's exact words were, "We need to follow a strict protocol."
翻譯:我老闆的原話是：「我們必須遵循嚴格的協議。」
語氣強調
在對話中重讀此詞，或搭配副詞，以加強對「嚴格」程度的感受。 EN: The teacher is so strict about phones in class. 翻譯: 那位老師對課堂上用手機管得超級嚴。
EN:You have to be really strict with yourself to stick to that diet.
翻譯:你必須對自己非常嚴格才能堅持那種飲食法。
停頓填充
在思考如何描述規則或標準時，用作暫時的填充詞。 EN: The policy is... strict... but I think it's necessary. 翻譯: 這項政策是…嚴格的…但我認為有必要。
EN:He's kind of, you know, strict, but he's fair.
翻譯:他有點，你知道的，嚴格，但他很公平。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業寫作中，應避免上述口語用法（如引述對話、語氣強調的副詞、填充停頓）。建議使用更精確、客觀的表述，例如 "adhere to stringent guidelines" 或 "maintain rigorous standards"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Strict"?What fixed phrases with "Strict" should I remember?
strict parent
strict + noun
嚴格的父母
strict diet
strict + noun
嚴格的飲食控制
strict rule
strict + noun
嚴格的規定
strict about something
strict + about + noun/gerund
對某事要求嚴格
strict with someone
strict + with + noun
對某人嚴格
strict adherence
strict + noun
嚴格遵守
strict interpretation
strict + noun
嚴格的解釋
not too strict
not too + strict
不太嚴格
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Strict"?Which "Strict" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is a strict.
✓He is strict.
「strict」是形容詞，不能直接當名詞使用。若要指「嚴格的人」，應使用「a strict person」或「a strict teacher」等。
×The school is strict to the rules.
✓The school is strict about the rules.
描述對某事物嚴格時，常用介系詞「about」。若指對某人嚴格，則用「with」。
×The law must be followed strict.
✓The law must be followed strictly.
修飾動詞「followed」時，應使用副詞「strictly」，而非形容詞「strict」。
×This rope is very strict.
✓This rope is very tight.
「strict」用於描述規則、人或行為的「嚴格」，不用於描述物體的「緊繃」或「緊密」。後者應使用「tight」。
×She is more strict than her brother.
✓She is stricter than her brother.
「strict」是單音節形容詞，其比較級應為「stricter」，最高級為「strictest」。使用「more strict」雖可接受，但「stricter」更為常見且自然。
×The judge gave him a strict punishment.
✓The judge gave him a severe punishment.
「strict」強調「要求精確遵守規則或標準」，而「severe」則強調「處罰、批評等非常嚴厲、苛刻」。描述懲罰的嚴厲程度，通常用「severe」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Strict"?What are tense/participle forms of "Strict"?
stricter(comparative)strictest(superlative)