英语词汇“harshness”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

ETYMOLOGYharsh

Origin: 1300-1400 Probably from a Scandinavian language

COLLOCATIONS► harsh winter/weather/climate

the harsh Canadian winters

► harsh realities

the harsh realities of life in the inner cities

► harsh treatment

the harsh treatment of women in this culture

► harsh criticism

The movie has received harsh criticism.

► harsh words

He had harsh words (=strong criticism) for Republican leaders.

THESAURUSdemanding that rules be obeyed► strict

demanding that rules be obeyed: Mrs. Hart is a strict teacher, but she is good.

► firm

dealing with someone or something in a determined way and showing that you are not going to change your mind: It’s important to be firm with young children.

► tough

very strict and determined to be obeyed: The new governor has promised to be tough on criminals.

► stern

strict in a serious, disapproving, and unfriendly way: The teacher had a stern expression on his face.

► harsh

too strict, severe, or unkind: One of the teachers was very harsh with the children and often yelled at them.

► authoritarian

very strict and punishing people if they do not obey. Used especially about governments: The population has lived under an authoritarian government for more than 40 years.

单词	harshness
释义	harshharsh1 /hɑrʃ/ ●●○ adjective Etymology ETYMOLOGYharsh Origin: 1300-1400 Probably from a Scandinavian language Collocations COLLOCATIONS► harsh winter/weather/climate the harsh Canadian winters ► harsh realities the harsh realities of life in the inner cities ► harsh treatment the harsh treatment of women in this culture ► harsh criticism The movie has received harsh criticism. ► harsh words He had harsh words (=strong criticism) for Republican leaders. Thesaurus THESAURUSdemanding that rules be obeyed► strict demanding that rules be obeyed: Mrs. Hart is a strict teacher, but she is good. ► firm dealing with someone or something in a determined way and showing that you are not going to change your mind: It’s important to be firm with young children. ► tough very strict and determined to be obeyed: The new governor has promised to be tough on criminals. ► stern strict in a serious, disapproving, and unfriendly way: The teacher had a stern expression on his face. ► harsh too strict, severe, or unkind: One of the teachers was very harsh with the children and often yelled at them. ► authoritarian very strict and punishing people if they do not obey. Used especially about governments: The population has lived under an authoritarian government for more than 40 years. 1harsh conditions are difficult to live in and very uncomfortable SYN severe: the harsh conditions in the refugee campsharsh winter/weather/climate the harsh Canadian winters the harsh realities of life in the inner cities2cruel, strict, or not nice: They suspended him? That seems pretty harsh. the harsh treatment of women in this culture The movie has received harsh criticism. He had harsh words (=strong criticism) for Republican leaders.► see thesaurus at strict3unpleasantly loud and rough OPP soft: a harsh voice4unpleasantly bright OPP soft: The stage lighting is harsh.5ugly and not nice to look at: the harsh outline of the factories against the sky6a cleaning substance that is harsh is too strong and likely to damage the thing you are cleaning—harshly adverb—harshness noun [uncountable]
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