rigorous /ˈrɪɡərəs/ CET6 TEM8

• 1. 

  ADJ A test, system, or procedure that is rigorous is very thorough and strict. (测试、制度、程序) 严格缜密的

  例：

  The selection process is based on rigorous tests of competence and experience.

  挑选过程是建立在对能力和经验严格缜密的考核的基础之上的。

• 2. 

  rigorously ADV 严格缜密地

  例：

  ...rigorously conducted research.

  …严格进行的研究。

• 3. 

  ADJ If someone is rigorous in the way that they do something, they are very careful and thorough. 一丝不苟的; 缜密的

  例：

  He is rigorous in his control of expenditure.

  他在控制开支方面一丝不苟。