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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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