severe
🇺🇸
/sɪˈvɪr/
🇬🇧
/sɪˈvɪə(r)/
adjective
B2
very bad or serious
The severe storm caused major damage to homes.
這場猛烈的風暴對房屋造成了重大破壞。
B2
very strict punishment
The judge gave a severe penalty for the crime.
法官對該罪行判處了嚴厲的懲罰。
R
not friendly or kind
Her severe expression made people nervous.
她嚴厲的表情讓人感到緊張。
R
very difficult or challenging
The severe test required all their strength.
這項嚴峻的考驗需要他們全力以赴。
R
very plain with no decoration
He wore a severe black suit to the meeting.
他穿著一套樸素的黑色西裝參加會議。
translation
嚴重的, 嚴厲的懲罰, 嚴厲的, 艱難的, 樸素的
詞形變化
Comparative
severer
Superlative
severest