severe
adj. 十分严重的; 极为恶劣的; 严厉的; 苛刻的; 艰难的; 简朴的
You use severe to indicate that something bad or undesirable is great or intense.
...a business with severe cash flow problems...
有严重资金周转问题的公司
I suffered from severe bouts of depression...
我曾患有严重的抑郁症。
Severe punishments or criticisms are very strong or harsh.
This was a dreadful crime and a severe sentence is necessary...
这一罪行十分恶劣,必须要重判。
Before she could reply, my mother launched into a severe reprimand.
她还没来得及回答,我妈妈就开始严厉地训斥起她来。
If you describe the appearance of someone or something as severe, you do not like its plain appearance and lack of decoration.
...wearing her felt hats and severe grey suits...
戴着她的毡帽,穿着朴素的灰色套装
The cushions add a touch of colour in a room that might otherwise look severe.
靠垫给房间添了一抹亮色,不然房间看上去可能太素净了。
1. intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality;
2. very strong or vigorous;
3. severely simple;
4. unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment;
5. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm;
6. very bad in degree or extent;
earnest, serious, grave, severe, solemn, sober
这些形容词均有"严肃的"之意。
According to the assessor's statement, the fire damage was not severe.
根据估价员的估计, 火灾损失并不严重.
Severe damage witnessed the destructive force of the storm.
严重的损失表明了这场暴风雨巨大的破坏力.
His dishonest behaviour came under severe censure.
他的不诚实行为受到了严厉指责.
The hurricane inflicted severe damage on the island.
飓风给这个岛造成了严重的损失.
There is a severe shortage of fuel.
燃料严重短缺.