| 单词 | severe |
| 释义 | severe —severe /sɪˈvɪər/ aep /-ˈvɪr/ adjective (NOT KIND) ► B2 not kind or showing sympathy; not willing to accept other people's mistakes or failures: » The headteacher spoke in a severe voice.» The government is currently facing severe criticism.» There are severe penalties for failing to declare all your income to the tax authorities.Thesaurus+: ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Violent or aggressive , ↑Treating people or animals badly , ↑Insults and abuseThesaurus+: ↑Severeadjective (VERY SERIOUS) B2 causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious: » a severe chest infection/leg injury/toothache» This is a school for children with severe learning difficulties.» In parts of Africa there is a severe food/water shortage.» There is expected to be a severe frost tonight.» Severe cutbacks in public spending have been announced.Thesaurus+: ↑Serious and severe , ↑SevereF0 extreme or very difficult: » This will be a severe test of our strength.Thesaurus+: ↑Complicated and difficult to do , ↑Difficult to understand• • • Extra Examples:» They confessed, but only under severe constraint.» The latest trade figures have dealt a severe blow to hopes of an early economic recovery.» The stock market crash marked the start of a severe depression.» This year a severe drought has ruined the crops.» In cases of severe mental handicap, constant supervision is recommended.adjective OFTEN DISAPPROVING (PLAIN) ► F0 completely plain and without decoration: » She wore a severe black dress, and plain black shoes.» I don't like these severe modern buildings.Thesaurus+: ↑Plain and ordinary , ↑Tedious and uninspiring |
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