新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

severe

英  [sɪˈvɪə]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • severer , severest

    1严重的

    You use severe to indicate that something bad or undesirable is great or intense.

    近义词

    extreme , intense , acute , tough

    反义词

    mild , slight

    双语例句

    例:

    a business with severe cash flow problems.

    资金周转问题严重的企业。

    例:

    Shortages of professional staff are very severe in some places.

    专业人员的短缺在一些地方十分严重。

    2(惩罚、批评)严厉的

    Severe punishments or criticisms are very strong or harsh.

    双语例句

    例:

    This was a dreadful crime and a severe sentence is necessary.

    这种罪行十分恶劣,必须重判。

    例:

    But perhaps the most severe criticisms have focused upon their military dimensions.

    但或许最严厉的批评集中在他们的军事领域。

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