rigour /ˈrɪgə/

[英国英语]

AM rigor

• 1. 

  N-PLURAL If you refer to the rigours of an activity or job, you mean the difficult, demanding, or unpleasant things that are associated with it. 艰辛; 严酷

  例：

  They're accustomed to the rigours of army life.

  他们已习惯了军旅生活的艰辛。

• 2. 

  N-UNCOUNT If something is done with rigour, it is done in a strict, thorough way. 严谨

  例：

  The prince had performed his social duties with professional rigour.

  王子以职业性的严谨履行了他的社会职责。