新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

sever

英  [ˈsevə]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • severs , severing , severed

    1[T 及物动词] 切断 , 切掉

    To sever something means to cut completely through it or to cut it completely off.

    双语例句

    例:

    Richardson severed his right foot in a motorcycle accident.

    理查森在一次摩托车事故中轧断了右脚。

    2[T 及物动词] 断绝(关系、联系)

    If you sever a relationship or connection that you have with someone, you end it suddenly and completely.

    双语例句

    例:

    She severed her ties with her homeland.

    她断绝了自己与祖国的联系。