• adj. 严峻的；严厉的；剧烈的；苛刻的

来自拉丁语 severus,严重的，严厉的，困难的，可能异化自拉丁语 serius,重的，词源同 serious. 引申诸相关词义。

severe

severe: [16] Severe is a descendant, via Old French severe, of Latin sevērus, a word of uncertain origin. English asseveration ‘firm declaration’ [16] comes from its Latin derivative asseverāre ‘assert earnestly’.
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severe (adj.)

1540s, from Middle French severe (12c., Modern French sévère) or directly from Latin severus "serious, grave, strict, austere" (see severity). From 1660s with reference to styles or tastes; from 1725 of diseases.

1. We are in one of the most severe recessions in modern times.

我们正在经历现代最严重的一段经济衰退。

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2. I got a severe telling off for not phoning him.

我因为没给他打电话，被狠狠训斥了一顿。

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3. She had quite severe bruising and a cut lip.

她身上有严重的淤伤，嘴唇也破了。

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4. In severe cases, the skin can crack and weep.

在恶劣的条件下，皮肤可能会开裂并流脓。

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5. She continued to have severe stomach cramps, aches, fatigue, and depression.

她仍然患有严重的胃痉挛，感觉疼痛、疲乏、抑郁。

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