/sɪˈvɪə(r) ||; səˈvɪr/adj1 causing sb to suffer, be upset or have difficulties 严厉的；严格的；苛刻的: Such terrible crimes deserve the severest punishment. 这样可怕的罪行应受到最严厉的惩罚。I think your criticism of her work was too severe. 我认为你对她的工作的批评过分严厉。
2 extremely bad or serious 极其恶劣的；十分严重的:
The company is in severe financial difficulty. 公司陷入严重的财政危机。He suffered severe injuries in the fall. 他摔了一跤，多处严重受伤。severe weather conditions 恶劣的天气状况 ➔severely adv The roof was severely damaged in the storm. 屋顶被暴风雨严重破坏。The report severely criticizes the Health Service. 报告猛烈抨击了保健制度。 ➔severity /sɪˈverəti ||; səˈvɛrətɪ/ noun [U]: I don't think you realize the severity of the problem. 我认为你没有意识到问题的严重性。