harshness
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/ˈhɑːrʃnəs/
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/ˈhɑːʃnəs/
How mean and unkind someone or something is.
Everyone was upset by the harshness of the teacher's words.
每個人都因老師話語的嚴厲而感到不安。
How tough and uncomfortable the weather or living situation is.
People were struggling with the harshness of winter.
人們在冬天的嚴寒中掙扎。
How strong and bright something is, making it hard to look at.
The harshness of the lights made it hard for me to see.
燈光的刺眼使我難以看見。
How unpleasant sounds are to hear.
The harshness of the alarm woke everyone in the house.
鬧鐘的刺耳聲音喚醒了屋裡的每一個人。
How likely something is to damage because of how rough it is.
The harshness of the chemical damaged the surface.
化學物質的腐蝕性損壞了表面。