harsh

US /hɑːrʃ/

UK /hɑːrʃ/

1.

刺耳的, 粗糙的, 严酷的

unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses

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The desert sun can be incredibly harsh.

沙漠的阳光可能非常刺眼。

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Her voice was harsh and unyielding.

她的声音刺耳且不屈不挠。

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rough coarse grating strident jarring

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gentle soft mild

2.

严厉的, 苛刻的, 残酷的

severe or strict

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The judge gave him a harsh sentence.

法官判了他一个严厉的刑罚。

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She received harsh criticism for her performance.

她的表现受到了严厉的批评。

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severe strict austere rigorous draconian

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lenient mild gentle