新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

harshIELTS重点词汇

英 [hɑːʃ]

[ADJ]

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ADJ. 形容词

harsher , harshest
1. 严酷的 , 恶劣的
Harsh climates or conditions are very difficult for people, animals, and plants to live in.
近义词
severe
双语例句
例：
the harsh desert environment.
严酷的沙漠环境。
例：
The climate is too harsh for grape growing.
对葡萄生长来说，这种气候太严酷了。
例：
after the harsh experience of the war.
在经历了残酷的战争之后。
2. 残酷的 , 严厉的
Harsh actions or speech are unkind and show no understanding or sympathy.
近义词
cruel , brutal , severe , stern
反义词
kind , lenient
双语例句
例：
He said many harsh and unkind things about his opponents.
他用尖酸刻薄的语言抨击他的对手。
例：
Immediate and harsh punishments could have a deterrent effect on others.
及时的严惩会对其他人产生震慑作用。
例：
In 1994, a riot at Kingston prison brought about harsh criticism of the facility.
1994年，在金斯敦监狱发生的一场骚乱引起了对该监狱的严厉批评。
3. （因过于刺激、明亮或粗糙而）令人不快的
Something that is harsh is so hard, bright, or rough that it seems unpleasant or harmful.
双语例句
例：
Tropical colours may look rather harsh in our dull northern light.
热带色彩在我们北方暗淡的光线下也许会显得很刺眼。
4. 刺耳的
Harsh voices and sounds are ones that are rough and unpleasant to listen to.
双语例句
例：
It's a pity she has such a loud harsh voice.
她嗓门这么大，嗓音又这么刺耳，真令人遗憾。
5. 残酷的（事实、情况）
If you talk about harsh realities or facts, or the harsh truth, you are emphasizing that they are true or real, although they are unpleasant and people try to avoid thinking about them.
近义词
bitter
双语例句
例：
The harsh truth is that luck plays a big part in who will live or die.
残酷的现实是，运气在很大程度上决定着谁生谁死。