severe

US /səˈvɪr/
UK /səˈvɪr/
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1.

严重的, 剧烈的, 严峻的

very great; intense

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The patient is experiencing severe pain.
病人正在经历剧烈的疼痛。
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We are facing a severe shortage of water.
我们正面临严重的水资源短缺。
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intenseextremeacuteharshdrastic
2.

严厉的, 严格的, 严肃的

(of a person or their manner) strict or harsh

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The teacher was very severe with the misbehaving students.
老师对行为不端的学生非常严厉。
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Her expression was severe, showing no hint of amusement.
她的表情很严肃，没有一丝愉悦的迹象。
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strictharshsternaustererigorous
3.

简洁的, 朴素的, 不加修饰的

(of a style of dress or design) plain and without decoration

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She preferred a severe, minimalist style of decor.
她喜欢简洁、极简主义的装饰风格。
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The building's architecture was severe and imposing.
这座建筑的风格简洁而宏伟。
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plainaustereunadornedminimalistsimple
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severalseverityseverely