severity

noun

/sɪˈverəti/

[uncountable]

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the fact or condition of something being extremely bad or serious
- A prison sentence should match the severity of the crime.
- The chances of a full recovery will depend on the severity of her injuries.
- the severity of the problem
the fact of something, especially a punishment, being very strict or extreme synonym harshness (1)
- The severity of the sentence surprised many people.
the fact of not being kind and not showing sympathy or approval synonym sternness
- He frowned with mock severity.
the fact of being extremely difficult and requiring a lot of skill or ability synonym stiffness
- The severity of the task ahead became apparent.
(disapproving) the fact of being extremely plain and without any decoration
- The elaborate facade contrasts strongly with the severity of the interior.

单词	severity
释义	severity noun /sɪˈverəti/ /sɪˈverəti/ [uncountable] jump to other results the fact or condition of something being extremely bad or serious A prison sentence should match the severity of the crime. The chances of a full recovery will depend on the severity of her injuries. the severity of the problem the fact of something, especially a punishment, being very strict or extreme synonym harshness (1) The severity of the sentence surprised many people. the fact of not being kind and not showing sympathy or approval synonym sternness He frowned with mock severity. the fact of being extremely difficult and requiring a lot of skill or ability synonym stiffness The severity of the task ahead became apparent. (disapproving) the fact of being extremely plain and without any decoration The elaborate facade contrasts strongly with the severity of the interior.
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