strict; stringent; tight; rigorous

yán gé

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Strictly speaking, Chinese consists of hundreds of dialects.

严格来说，中文包含几百种方言。

The rule of the road must be strictly observed.

道路法规必须被严格遵守。

Tom used to be a strict vegetarian.

汤姆已然成为了一名严格的素食主义者。

Don't be too strict. They're just kids.

不要太严格，他们只是小孩。

Mary is on a strict diet, isn't she?

玛丽在严格节食中，对吗？

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