severe
🇺🇸
/sɪˈvɪr/
🇬🇧
/sɪˈvɪə(r)/
adjective
B2
very bad or serious
The severe storm caused major damage to homes.
这场猛烈的风暴对房屋造成了重大破坏。
B2
very strict punishment
The judge gave a severe penalty for the crime.
法官对该罪行判处了严厉的惩罚。
R
not friendly or kind
Her severe expression made people nervous.
她严厉的表情让人感到紧张。
R
very difficult or challenging
The severe test required all their strength.
这项严峻的考验需要他们全力以赴。
R
very plain with no decoration
He wore a severe black suit to the meeting.
他穿着一套朴素的黑色西装参加会议。
translation
严重的, 严厉的惩罚, 严厉的, 艰难的, 朴素的
词形变化
Comparative
severer
Superlative
severest