[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](气候或条件)艰苦的,恶劣的,严峻的Harsh climates or conditions are very difficult for people, animals, and plants to live in.
The weather grew harsh, chilly and unpredictable.
天气变得恶劣、寒冷且变化莫测。
...the harsh desert environment.
恶劣的沙漠环境
...after the harsh experience of the war.
经历了严酷的战争之后
harshness
...the harshness of their living conditions.
他们艰苦的生活条件
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](言行)严厉的,无情的Harsh actions or speech are unkind and show no understanding or sympathy.
...the cold, harsh cruelty of her husband...
她丈夫冷酷无情的残忍
He said many harsh and unkind things about his opponents.
他以尖刻恶毒的语言大肆抨击自己的对手。
harshly
She's been told that her husband is being harshly treated in prison...
她被告知自己的丈夫正在监狱里遭受虐待。
'Why didn't you tell me before?' asked Hunter harshly.
“你为什么不早告诉我?”亨特厉声问道。
harshness
...treating him with great harshness.
非常严厉地对待他
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]粗陋的;刺目的;粗糙的 Something that is harsh is so hard, bright, or rough that it seems unpleasant or harmful.
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可能显得有点刺目。
...harsher detergents that can leave hair brittle.
会让发质变脆弱的刺激性较强的洗发水
harshness
...as the wine ages, losing its bitter harshness.
酒越放越醇
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](声音)刺耳的,难听的Harsh voices and sounds are ones that are rough and unpleasant to listen to.
It's a pity she has such a loud harsh voice.
可惜她的嗓门太大太难听了。
harshly
Chris laughed harshly.
克里斯笑得很刺耳。
harshness
Then in a tone of abrupt harshness, he added, 'Open these trunks!'.
然后他又突然厉声说道,“把这些大箱子打开!”
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](现实、真相)残酷的,无情的 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.
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The harsh truth is that luck plays a big part in who will live or die.
残酷的事实是,谁死谁活在很大程度上要靠运气。
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harsh/hɑːʃ; NAmEhɑːrʃ/adjective(harsh·er,harsh·est)1cruel, severe and unkind 残酷的;严酷的;严厉的◆The punishment was harsh and unfair.处罚很重而且不公平。◆The minister received some harsh criticism.部长受到了严厉的批评。◆the harsh treatment of slaves对奴隶的虐待◆He regretted his harsh words.他对自己的刻薄言辞感到后悔。◆We had to face up to the harsh realitiesof life sooner or later. 我们迟早都得正视生活的严酷现实。2(of weather or living conditions 天气或生活环境)very difficult and unpleasant to live in 恶劣的;艰苦的◆a harsh winter/wind/climate寒冷的冬天;凛冽的风;恶劣的气候◆the harsh conditions of poverty which existed for most people at that time那时大多数人所面对的艰苦境况3too strong and bright; ugly or unpleasant to look at 强烈刺眼的;丑陋的◆harsh colours扎眼的色彩◆She was caught in the harsh glare of the headlights.她遭到车前灯的强光照射。◆the harsh lines of concrete buildings混凝土建筑物的粗陋线条OPP
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4unpleasant to listen to 刺耳的;难听的◆a harsh voice刺耳的嗓音5too strong and rough and likely to damage sth 粗糙的;毛糙的;刺激性强的◆harsh detergents刺激性强的洗涤剂▶harsh·ly/hɑːʃli; NAmEhɑːrʃli/adverb◆She was treated very harshly.她受到了苛刻的对待。◆Alec laughed harshly.亚历克刺耳地大笑。harsh·ness/; NAmE/noun[uncountable ]harshharsherharshestharsh/hɑːʃ; NAmEhɑːrʃ/harsh·ly/hɑːʃli; NAmEhɑːrʃli/harsh·ness/; NAmE/
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harshharsh /hɑːʃ $ hɑːrʃ/ ●●○ adjective
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1conditions harsh conditions are difficult to live in and very uncomfortableSYN severe: The hostages are being held in harsh conditions.harsh winter/weather/climate the harsh Canadian winters a young girl suddenly exposed to the harsh realities of life2treatment/criticism severe, cruel, or unkindharsh criticism/treatment/punishment etc His theory met with harsh criticism from colleagues. the harsh measures taken against the protesters ‘She’s an idiot!’ ‘Aren’t you being a bit harsh?’ a harsh authoritarian regime He had harsh words (=severe criticism) for the Government.► see thesaurus at
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3sound unpleasantly loud and roughOPP softharsh voice/laugh/tone etc His voice was harsh and menacing.4light/colour unpleasantly brightOPP soft: She stood outside, blinking in the harsh sunlight.► see thesaurus at
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5lines/shapes etc ugly and unpleasant to look at: the harsh outline of the factories against the sky6cleaning substance too strong and likely to damage the thing you are cleaning: My skin is quite sensitive and I find some soaps too harsh.—harshly adverb: ‘Shut up,’ Boris said harshly.—harshness noun [uncountable]
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