severely

🇬🇧 UK/si'viәli/🇺🇸 US
B1

Definitions

adv.

In a very serious, strict, or harsh manner; to a great degree.

严厉地;严重地;严格地

🧩 Root Breakdown

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Common Collocations

  • 1.severely damaged严重受损
  • 2.severely injured严重受伤
  • 3.severely criticized受到严厉批评
  • 4.severely limited受到严格限制

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The earthquake severely damaged the infrastructure of the entire region.

  • 2.

    She was severely criticized by her manager for missing the deadline.

  • 3.

    His vision was severely impaired after the accident.

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