rigorous

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Ngặt nghèo, nghiêm ngặt, đòi hỏi cao

BrE /ˈrɪɡərəs/ AmE /ˈrɪɡərəs/

adjective en → vi

1 STRICT [attributive / predicative] B1

Ngặt nghèo, nghiêm ngặt, đòi hỏi cao

strict and thorough, especially in following rules or standards; demanding high quality or accuracy

  • rigorous standards/rules
  • be rigorous about something

Collocations rigorous testing · rigorous requirements

  • The company has a rigorous hiring process.

    Công ty có quy trình tuyển dụng nghiêm ngặt.

2 EXHAUSTING [attributive / predicative] B2

Khó nhọc, mệt mỏi

difficult and tiring, especially because of extreme conditions or a lot of work

  • rigorous conditions/climate
  • be rigorous in doing something

Collocations rigorous training · rigorous weather conditions

  • The expedition faced rigorous conditions.

    Cuộc thám hiểm phải đối mặt với điều kiện khắc nghiệt.