severe
UK/si'viә/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLGREB1
Definitions
adj.
Very bad, intense, or serious; strict and harsh in manner; plain and austere in appearance.
严重的；严厉的；朴素的
Root Breakdown
Loanwordsevereother
=severe
Common Collocations
- 1.severe weather恶劣天气
- 2.severe penalty严厉处罚
- 3.severe shortage严重短缺
- 4.severe consequences严重后果
Example Sentences
- 1.
The region was hit by a severe storm that left thousands without power.
- 2.
The judge handed down a severe sentence to deter future offenders.
- 3.
She suffered severe consequences after ignoring the doctor's warnings.