严峻

yán jùn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

形容形势、态度、表情等严肃、严厉或困难、紧张。

Describing a situation, attitude, expression, etc., as serious, stern, or difficult and tense.

多用于形容挑战、考验、形势等的严重性和困难程度，也可形容人的态度严厉。

Often used to describe the severity and difficulty of challenges, tests, situations, etc., and can also describe a person's stern attitude.

1 全球变暖问题日益严峻，各国需共同努力应对。(The problem of global warming is becoming increasingly severe, requiring joint efforts from all countries.)
2 面对严峻的就业形势，大学生应提前做好职业规划。(Facing the grim employment situation, college students should plan their careers in advance.)
3 他表情严峻，似乎对结果不太满意。(His expression was stern, as if he was not satisfied with the result.)
4 这次考试难度极大，对学生们来说是一次严峻的挑战。(This exam is extremely difficult, posing a serious challenge to the students.)
5 公司的财务状况严峻，必须立即采取改革措施。(The company's financial situation is critical, and reform measures must be taken immediately.)

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