/ˈsevə(r) ||; ˈsɛvɚ/verb [T] (
formal 正式)
1 to cut sth into two pieces; to cut sth off 切断；割断: The builders accidentally severed a water pipe. 建筑工人意外地弄断了水管。His hand was almost severed in the accident. 他的手在事故中几乎折断了。
2 to end a relationship or communication with sb 断绝，终止（关系或联系）: He has severed all links with his former friends. 他与以前的朋友断绝了一切关系。