severe
- adj.严峻的;严厉的;重的;苛刻的;艰难的;十分严重的;极为恶劣的;过于简朴的
最高级： severest 比较级： severer 派生词： severely adv.;severity n.
severeadj.
非常不好 very bad
极为恶劣的；十分严重的
extremely bad or serious
a severe handicap
严重残疾
His injuries are severe.
他的伤很重。
severe weather conditions
恶劣的天气情况
a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad)
严冬
The party suffered severe losses during the last election.
该党在上次选举中遭到惨败。
a severe shortage of qualified staff
合格员工的严重短缺
惩罚 punishment
严厉的；重的
punishing sb in an extreme way when they break a particular set of rules
The courts are becoming more severe on young offenders.
法庭对青少年犯罪者的处罚趋于严厉。
a severe punishment/sentence
重罚；重判
不和善 not kind
严厉的；苛刻的
not kind or sympathetic and showing disapproval of sb/sth
a severe expression
严厉的表情
She was a severe woman who seldom smiled.
她是个严肃的女人，脸上很少出现笑容。
非常困难 very difficult
艰难的；艰巨的；难度很大的
extremely difficult and requiring a lot of skill or ability
The marathon is a severe test of stamina.
马拉松赛跑是对耐力的严峻考验。
风格；外貌；衣着 style/appearance/clothing
过于简朴的
extremely plain and lacking any decoration
Modern furniture is a little too severe for my taste.
现代家具有点过于简朴，我不大喜欢。
Her hair was short and severe.
她的头发不长，也没有花样。
severely disabled
严重残疾的
areas severely affected by unemployment
深受失业影响的地区
Anyone breaking the law will be severely punished.
违法者将受到严惩。
a severely critical report
一篇措辞严厉的批评报道
Her hair was tied severely in a bun.
她的头发简单地盘成了一个发髻。
A prison sentence should match the severity of the crime.
刑期长短要和罪行轻重一致。
The chances of a full recovery will depend on the severity of her injuries.
能否彻底康复取决于她受伤的严重程度。
the severity of the problem
问题的严重性
He frowned with mock severity.
他沉下脸来，装出一副严厉的样子。
The elaborate facade contrasts strongly with the severity of the interior.
精致的门面同室内的简朴形成强烈反差。
severe
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ADJ-GRADED 十分严重的;极为恶劣的
You use severe to indicate that something bad or undesirable is great or intense....a business with severe cash flow problems...
有严重资金周转问题的公司
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The UN wants to send food aid to 10 countries in Africa severely affected by the drought...
联合国希望给非洲 10 个旱情严重的国家输送食物援助。
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Several drugs are used to lessen the severity of the symptoms.
使用了几种药来减轻症状。
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ADJ-GRADED (惩罚、批评)严厉的，严重的，苛刻的
Severe punishments or criticisms are very strong or harsh.This was a dreadful crime and a severe sentence is necessary...
这一罪行十分恶劣，必须要重判。
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...a campaign to try to change the law to punish dangerous drivers more severely.
试图修改法律以加重对危险驾车者处罚力度的运动
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The Bishop said he was sickened by the severity of the sentence...
主教说他对如此重的量刑大为震惊。
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ADJ-GRADED (外貌、外观)简朴的，朴素的,不加修饰的
If you describe the appearance of someone or something as severe, you do not like its plain appearance and lack of decoration....wearing her felt hats and severe grey suits...
戴着她的毡帽，穿着朴素的灰色套装
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When women started working in offices, they opted for severity in dress in order to imply sobriety.
女性开始在办公室上班后，就会选择朴素而简洁的着装，以看上去持重冷静。
adj
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- causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
- a dangerous operation
- a grave situation
- a grave illness
- grievous bodily harm
- a serious wound
- a serious turn of events
- a severe case of pneumonia
- a life-threatening disease
- Synonym: dangerous grave grievous serious life-threatening
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- very bad in degree or extent
- a severe worldwide depression
- the house suffered severe damage
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- unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
- a parent severe to the pitch of hostility"- H.G.Well
- a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien
- a strict disciplinarian
- a Spartan upbringing
- Synonym: spartan
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- intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
- severe pain
- a severe case of flu
- a terrible cough
- under wicked fire from the enemy's guns
- a wicked cough
- Synonym: terrible wicked
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- severely simple
- a stark interior
- Synonym: austere stark stern
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- very strong or vigorous
- strong winds
- a hard left to the chin
- a knockout punch
- a severe blow
- Synonym: hard knockout
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She was confronted with severe money problems
她面临严峻的资金问题。
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She faced the matter out in spite of severe questioning .
尽管受到严峻的审讯，她仍然勇敢地顶住这个问题。
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We have to work within severe constraints of time and money .
我们必须在时间紧迫、资金紧张的限制下工作。
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These policies could cause severe economic and social dislocation .
这些政策可能引起严重的经济和社会混乱。
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Many children in the class suffered severe social and economic disadvantage .
班上许多孩子都来自社会地位低下经济困难的家庭。
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Fire has caused severe damage to the contents of the building .
大火导致那栋大楼里的东西严重损毁。
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Modern furniture is a little too severe for my taste .
现代家具有点过于简朴，我不大喜欢。
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Work on the building was impeded by severe weather .
楼房的施工因天气恶劣而停了下来。
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Intensive farming in the area has caused severe degeneration of the land .
这个地区的集约化农业使得土壤严重贫瘠化。
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She suffered from severe depression after losing her job .
她失业后患了严重的抑郁症。
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Several pupils were designated as having moderate or severe learning difficulties .
几名学生被认定有一定或严重学习困难。
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She received a severe blow on the head .
她头上挨了重重的一击。
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Her hair was short and severe .
她的头发不长，也没有花样。
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The problems were compounded by severe food shortages .
严重的食物短缺使问题进一步恶化。
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If untreated , the illness can become severe .
若不加以治疗，病情就可能会变得很严重。
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The courts are becoming more severe on young offenders .
法庭对青少年犯罪者的处罚趋于严厉。
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The patient suffered severe brain trauma .
患者的大脑受到严重损伤。
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Her resignation will be a severe embarrassment to the party .
她的辞职将使党处于极度的困境。
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Airbags protect the driver in the event of a severe frontal impact .
汽车若遇到正面猛烈撞击，安全气囊可以保护驾车者。
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She was a severe woman who seldom smiled .
她是个严肃的女人，脸上很少出现笑容。
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The marathon is a severe test of stamina .
马拉松赛跑是对耐力的严峻考验。
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She suffered severe bruising , but no bones were broken .
她挫伤严重，但骨骼完好。
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His injuries are severe .
他的伤很重。
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Severe winds have been battering the north coast .
狂风一直在北海岸肆虐。
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Severe penalties were meted out by the court .
法庭判定予以严惩。
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Severe winds have been battering the coast .
狂风一直在海岸肆虐。
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He was given a severe tongue-lashing .
他受到了严厉的斥责。
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We are in one of the most severe recessions in modern times
我们正在经历现代最严重的一段经济衰退。
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The improper use of medicine could lead to severe adverse reactions .
用药不当会产生严重的不良反应。
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The country is beset by severe economic problems .
这个国家被严重的经济问题所困扰。
形容人时指某人神态严肃的或待人处事要求严格、不讲情面的；形容事物时指法律、批评等异常严厉的，近乎苛刻。
The general had a severe manner.
那位将军态度严肃。
My teacher was equally severe on students who were late for class.
我的老师对所有迟到的学生都同样严厉。
The Prime Minister came under severe criticism for his handling of the crisis.
首相对这场危机的处理受到了强烈批评。
指人的举动令人觉得毫无怜悯之心的。
He is a cold-hearted man.
他是一个冷酷无情的人。
I had no idea he could be so cold-hearted.
我没想到他会这么铁石心肠。
指对他人过分严厉的、苛刻的。
His father was a hard man.
他父亲是个不讲情面的人。
She is too hard on her assistant.
她对待自己的助手太苛刻了。
指对待他人或对他人的批评非常严厉的、苛刻的。
He suffered harsh criticism from his colleagues.
他受到了同事们的严厉批评。
He received a harsh punishment from his English teacher yesterday.
昨天英语老师严厉责罚了他。
The critics had nothing but harsh words for her new book.
批评家对她的新著只有苛刻的批评。
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