severe

• 形容事物非常严重、严厉或剧烈，程度很深。

Describes something that is very serious, strict, or intense in nature.

1. Very serious or intenseB1formal

   Extremely serious, harsh, or intense in degree or effect.

   严重的

   • The patient suffered from severe chest pain.
   • The storm caused severe damage to the coastal town.
   • She received a severe punishment for breaking the rules.

   同义词acutecriticaldrasticextremefiercegraveintenserackingseriousviolent

   反义词benigngentlelenientmildminormoderateslight

2. Strict or sternB1formal

   Very strict, demanding, or harsh in manner or attitude.

   严厉的

   • The teacher was severe with students who didn't do their homework.
   • He gave her a severe look when she interrupted.
   • The judge was known for being severe in his sentencing.

   同义词austereauthoritariandemandingharshinflexiblerigoroussternstrictunbendinguncompromising

   反义词gentleindulgentlenientmildpermissivetolerant

3. Extreme or difficultB2formal

   Used to describe conditions that are very difficult or extreme.

   严峻

   • The hikers faced severe weather conditions on the mountain.
   • The country is experiencing a severe drought.
   • The company is under severe financial pressure.

   同义词arduousdemandingdifficultextremegruelingharshintenserigorousstringenttrying

   反义词easygentlelenientmildmoderate