severed

• 形容某物被切断或与主体分离，常用于字面意义（如肢体被切断）或比喻意义（如关系破裂、联系被中断）。

Describes something that has been cut off or separated from the main body, often used in a literal or figurative sense.

1. B2formal

   Completely cut off or separated from the main part, often by force.

   被切断的

   • The surgeon reattached the severed finger.
   • The severed cable caused a power outage.
   • They found a severed branch lying on the ground after the storm.

   同义词cut offdetacheddisconnectedpartedrentseparatedsplittorn

   反义词attachedconnectedjoinedunited

2. Ended or broken offC1formal

   Used to describe a relationship or connection that has been completely ended.

   断绝的

   • All ties between the two companies were severed after the scandal.
   • They severed their friendship over a disagreement.
   • Diplomatic relations were severed between the two countries.

   同义词brokencut offdiscontinueddissolvedpartedterminated

   反义词connectedintactjoinedunited

• 动词，表示切断或分开某物，尤其指身体部位或联系。

A verb used to indicate the act of cutting off or separating something, especially a part of the body or a connection.

1. Separate or divideB2formal

   To set or keep apart; to break a connection or relationship.

   断绝

   • The company decided to sever ties with its business partner.
   • The two countries severed diplomatic relations after the conflict.
   • He severed his connection with the organization.

   同义词breakcut offdetachdisconnectdisjoindissociatedividepartseparatesplitsunder

   反义词attachbindcombineconnectjoinlinkunite

2. Cut off physicallyB2formal

   To cut something off from the main body or whole.

   切断

   • The surgeon had to sever the damaged nerve.
   • The accident severed the cable, causing a power outage.
   • He used a knife to sever the rope.

   同义词amputatecleavecut offdetachdisconnectpartseparatesplitsunder

   反义词attachconnectfastenjoinunite