severe是什么意思

详细释义

• 0 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. 已经宣布对公共开支进行大幅度削减。

  • This will be a severe test of our strength. 这将是对我们实力的严峻考验。

• 1 not kind or showing sympathy; 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 president is currently facing severe criticism. 总统目前正遭到严厉的批评。

  • There are severe penalties for failing to declare all your income to the Inland Revenue. 未向税务机关申报个人全部收入会受到严厉的处罚。

• 2 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连衣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。