1. | [u] 谨慎;缜密;严谨the fact of being careful and paying great attention to detail |
academic/intellectual/scientific, etc. rigour 学术、思想、科学等方面的严谨 |
2. | [u] 严格;严厉the fact of being strict or severe |
This crime must be treated with the full rigour of the law. 这一罪行必须严格依法审理。 |
3. | [pl] 艰苦;严酷the difficulties and unpleasant conditions of sth |
The plants were unable to withstand the rigours of a harsh winter. 这些植物经受不住严冬的考验。 |