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单词 sever
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seververb [ T ]

uk/ˈsev.ər/us/ˈsev.ɚ/

to break or separate, especially by cutting:

The knife severed an artery and he bled to death.
Her foot was severed from her leg in a car accident.
Electricity cables have been severed by the storm.

to end a connection with someone or something:

The US severed diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961.
The company has severed its connection/links/relationship/ties with its previous partners.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Cutting off and disconnecting

  • amputate
  • amputee
  • chop
  • chop sth off
  • crop
  • cut
  • cut sb off
  • disconnect
  • dismember
  • dissection
  • dock
  • lop sth off
  • saw
  • saw sth off

seververb [ T ]

us/ˈsev·ər/

to separate or break something, esp. by cutting:

He severed a finger in the accident.
An explosion severed the plane’s hydraulic systems.
The US severed diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961.

seververb [ T ]

uk/ˈsevər/us

to end a connection with someone or something:

sever ties/links/relations with sb/sth
The decision to sever the contract appeared to be mutual.
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