•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。

•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。