harsh
🇺🇸
/hɑːrʃ/
🇬🇧
/hɑːʃ/
adjective
C1
cruel, severe, and unkind
The judge gave a harsh sentence to the criminal.
法官对罪犯判处了严厉的刑罚。
C1
very difficult and unpleasant to live in
The harsh desert climate makes survival tough.
严酷的沙漠气候使生存变得艰难。
C1
too strong and bright; ugly or unpleasant to look at
The harsh sunlight hurt my eyes.
刺眼的阳光伤害了我的眼睛。
C1
unpleasant to listen to
His harsh tone made everyone uncomfortable.
他刺耳的语气让每个人都感到不舒服。
R
too strong and rough, likely to damage something
Avoid harsh chemicals that can harm surfaces.
避免使用可能损坏表面的刺激性化学品。
translation
严厉的, 恶劣的, 刺眼的, 刺耳的, 粗糙的
词形变化
Comparative
harsher
Superlative
harshest