drastic
US /ˈdræs.tɪk/
UK /ˈdræs.tɪk/
1.
严厉的, 激烈的, 彻底的
likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme.
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The company had to take drastic measures to cut costs.
公司不得不采取严厉措施来削减成本。
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A drastic change in policy is needed to address the issue.
需要对政策进行彻底改革以解决这个问题。