sever
UK ['sev.ər] US [-ɚ] verb transitive
■to break or separate, especially by cutting 弄断；分开；（尤指）切断，割断•The knife severed an artery and he bled to death.刀子割断了动脉，他流血过多而死。 •Her foot was severed from her leg in a car accident.在一次车祸中，她的脚断了。 •Electricity cables have been severed by the storm.风暴弄断了电缆。 ■to end a connection with someone or something 中断，断绝（联系）•The US severed diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961.美国于1961年断绝与古巴的外交关系。 •The company has severed its connection/links/relationship/ties with its previous partners.公司断绝了与前合作伙伴之间的联系／关系。 |