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Severe Adj Graded Appearance 英[Sɪˈvɪə(R 美[Sɪˈvɪr Adj.严峻的;严厉的;剧烈的;苛刻的 十分严重的;极为恶劣的 Bad

单词 severe
音标
英[sɪˈvɪə(r)] 美[sɪˈvɪr]
解释
adj.严峻的;严厉的;剧烈的;苛刻的;
例句

ADJ-GRADED
十分严重的;极为恶劣的
You use severe to indicate that something bad or undesirable is great or intense.
例:...a business with severe cash flow problems...有严重资金周转问题的公司
例:I suffered from severe bouts of depression...我曾患有严重的抑郁症。

ADJ-GRADED
(惩罚、批评)严厉的,严重的,苛刻的
Severe punishments or criticisms are very strong or harsh.
例:This was a dreadful crime and a severe sentence is necessary...这一罪行十分恶劣,必须要重判。
例:Before she could reply, my mother launched into a severe reprimand.她还没来得及回答,我妈妈就开始严厉地训斥起她来。

ADJ-GRADED
(外貌、外观)简朴的,朴素的,不加修饰的
If you describe the appearance of someone or something as severe, you do not like its plain appearance and lack of decoration.
例:...wearing her felt hats and severe grey suits...戴着她的毡帽,穿着朴素的灰色套装
例:The cushions add a touch of colour in a room that might otherwise look severe.靠垫给房间添了一抹亮色,不然房间看上去可能太素净了。
变形
noun:severity~est:severest~adv:severely~er:severer~

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