rigorous
/ˈrɪɡərəs/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6164 in the learning path
严谨的；缜密的
Definitions
adj. extremely careful and thorough
严谨的；缜密的
adj. demanding strict effort or obedience to rules
严格的；要求高的
Example
The mechanic gave our car a rigorous safety check.
修车师傅对我们的车进行了细致的安全检查。
New medical treatments require rigorous testing before they can be widely used in public healthcare.
新的医疗方法必须经过严格测试，才能广泛用于公共医疗。
Collocations
- rigorous testing
- rigorous analysis
- rigorous training
Word family
- rigorously (adv.)
- rigour (n.)
Synonyms
- thorough
- strict
- exacting
Antonyms
- lax
Usage tip
研究、测试用它强调严谨；训练、标准强调严格。
FAQ
- What does rigorous mean?
- extremely careful and thorough demanding strict effort or obedience to rules
- How is rigorous pronounced?
- UK /ˈrɪɡərəs/, US /ˈrɪɡərəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
