单词 | severe |
释义 | severe UK [sɪ'vɪər] US [-'vɪr] adjective VERY SERIOUS 非常严重的 ESSENTIAL ■causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc; very serious 非常严重的;剧烈的;惨重的 •a severe chest infection/leg injury/toothache十分严重的胸腔感染/腿伤/牙痛 •This is a school for children with severe learning difficulties.这是一所为有严重学习障碍的孩子设立的学校。 •In parts of Africa there is a severe food/water shortage.非洲的一些地方存在严重的粮食/水资源短缺问题。 •There is expected to be a severe frost tonight.今晚预计会出现严重的霜冻。 •Severe cutbacks in public spending have been announced.已经宣布对公共支出进行大幅度缩减。 ■extreme or very difficult 极度的;非常困难的•This will be a severe test of our strength.这将是对我们实力的严峻考验。 UK [sɪ'vɪər] US [-'vɪr] adjective NOT KIND 不和善的 ■not kind or sympathetic; not willing to accept other people's mistakes or failures 不和善的;冷酷的;严厉的;苛刻的 •The headteacher spoke in a severe voice.校长说话的口吻很严厉。 •The government is currently facing severe criticism.政府目前正遭到严厉的批评。 •There are severe penalties for failing to declare all your income to the tax authorities.未向税务机关申报个人全部收入会受到严厉的处罚。 UK [sɪ'vɪər] US [-'vɪr] adjective PLAIN 朴素的 often disapproving ■completely plain and without decoration 不加装饰的,朴素的,简朴的 •She wore a severe black dress, and plain black shoes.她穿了一件朴素的黑色连身裙和一双普通的黑鞋子。 •I don't like these severe modern buildings.我不喜欢这些没有任何装饰的现代建筑。 |
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