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severe adj.
⇨ harsh (severe weather) ⇨ plain 1 (a severe hairstyle) ⇨ serious 1 (severe brain damage) ⇨ stern (a severe expression) ⇨ strict (severe punishment) harsh adjective harsh ♦︎ severe ♦︎ hard ♦︎ bleakThese words all describe weather conditions which are not pleasant or are difficult to live in. 这些词均表示天气恶劣的、严酷的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a harsh / severe / hard / bleak winter◆harsh / severe weather / conditions◆a harsh / severe climate◆a severe / hard frost■ harsh (of weather or living conditions) very difficult and unpleasant to live in （天气或生活条件）恶劣的，艰苦的◆These plants will not grow in this harsh climate.这些植物不能在这样恶劣的气候条件下生长。◆He stood outside, blinking in the harsh sunlight.他站在外面，在刺眼的阳光下直眨眼睛。◆Life expectancy is extremely low due to the harsh conditions.因条件恶劣预期寿命极短。OPP mild ⇨ sunny ■ severe (of weather) very unpleasant and/or dangerous （天气）极为恶劣的，危险的◆Severe weather conditions can lead to an increase in the demand for electricity.恶劣的天气状况可能导致用电需求增加。◆A severe storm blew the ship off course.强风暴致使船偏离了航道。■ hard [usually before noun](of weather) very cold and severe （天气）严寒的，凛冽的◆There was a hard frost that night.那天晚上寒冷有霜。■ bleak / /bliːk/ / (of weather) very cold and unpleasant （天气）阴冷的◆She left on a bleak November day.她在11月份一个阴冷的日子离开了。NOTE 辨析 Which word? Harsh weather or conditions make living physically difficult; harsh is used especially when these conditions exist all the time in a place or last for a long time. Severe weather may last only a short time, but can cause immediate danger, not just difficulty over a longer period. Hard typically describes a winter (= harsh) or a frost (= making the ground very hard). Bleak describes a time, such as a day or a winter, that makes you feel depressed, whether or not life is physically difficult. * harsh修饰天气或状况时指生活条件艰苦，尤指某地终年或长期生活条件恶劣；severe修饰天气时，不仅指由于天气长期恶劣而不便，也指会在短时间内造成直接危害；hard常描述winter，指严冬，或描述frost，指霜冻。bleak与day或winter等表示一段时期的词搭配，指使人感到情绪低落，与生活条件艰苦与否无关。 plain1 adjective a plain white shirt 白衬衣the plain truth 显而易见的事实plain ♦︎ simple ♦︎ bare ♦︎ stark ♦︎ severe ♦︎ austereThese words all describe things that have no decoration or other unnecessary additions. 这些词均表示不加修饰的、简朴的。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达简朴的程度| plain | ➔ | stark | | simple | | severe | | bare | | austere |
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a plain / a simple / an austere design◆a plain / simple / bare interior◆the simple / stark / austere lines of sth◆a plain / simple / bare / stark white...◆a plain / simple / stark / severe black...◆very plain / simple / bare / austere◆rather plain / stark / severe / austere◆almost bare / severe / austere■ plain without decoration, a pattern, marks or other additions; not complicated 无修饰的；无花纹的；素的；简单的◆Wear it with a plain white shirt.把它和白衬衣配着穿。◆Patterned carpet shows the dirt less than a plain colour.花色地毯比单色地毯耐脏。◆Do you want plain or lined paper?你想要白纸还是条格纸？◆plain food / cooking清淡的食物；简单的烹调方法◆plain yogurt (= without sugar or fruit) 原味酸奶 OPP fancy ⇨ decorative see also plain ⇨ ugly ▸ plainly adverb ◆She was plainly dressed and wore no make-up.她穿着朴素，不施脂粉。■ simple (especially written, usually approving) basic or plain, without anything extra or unnecessary; consisting of only a few parts; not complicated in structure 朴素的；简朴的；部件少的；结构简单的◆The best gowns are simple and elegant.最好的礼服要简单、雅致。◆We had a simple meal of soup and bread.我们喝汤，吃面包，凑合了一顿。◆The accommodation is simple but spacious.住处很简朴，但很宽敞。◆It's quite a simple machine (= one that is not complicated and has only a few parts).这部机器一点也不复杂。◆ (grammar 语法) a simple sentence (= one with only one verb) 简单句 OPP fancy ⇨ decorative ▸ simplicity / /sɪmˈplɪsəti/ / noun [uncountable] ◆ (approving) the simplicity of the architecture建筑风格的简洁质朴▸ simply adverb ◆The rooms were simply furnished.房间配有简单的家具。◆They live simply (= they do not spend much money).他们过着简朴的生活。■ bare (especially written) (of surfaces) not covered with or protected by anything （表面）无遮盖的，没有保护物的◆bare wooden floorboards未铺地毯的木地板◆The walls were bare except for a small mirror.墙上光秃秃的，只有一面小镜子。◆They found themselves in a huge bare hall.他们发现自己在一个空荡荡的大厅里。■ stark (especially written, often disapproving) without any colour, decoration or comfort 了无修饰的；粗陋的◆The corridors were stark and uncarpeted.走廊上没有装饰，也没铺地毯。◆The hills stood stark against the winter sky.冬日的天空下，小山了无生气。■ severe (usually disapproving) extremely plain and without anything that makes it look soft or beautiful 过于简朴的◆Her hair was cut in a very short, severe style.她的头发剪得非常短，没有花样。◆She was wearing a severe dark grey jacket.她穿了一件很普通的深灰色夹克。▸ severely adverb ◆Her hair was tied severely in a bun.她的头发简单地盘成了一个发髻。■ austere /ɒˈstɪə(r), ɔːˈstɪə(r); NAmE ɔːˈstɪr/ (especially written, usually approving) simple and plain, with no decoration, usually because that is what sb prefers （通常因个人喜好）朴素的，简陋的，无华饰的◆the austere simplicity of the building建筑物的朴素无华◆the lonely, austere beauty of his painting of a station in the snow他那幅雪中车站油画的孤独、朴素之美 serious1 adjective a serious problem/illness 严重的问题／疾病a serious person/mood/expression 严肃的人／气氛／表情a serious debate/newspaper 严肃的辩论／报纸serious ♦︎ severe ♦︎ extreme ♦︎ critical ♦︎ grave ♦︎ acute ♦︎ drastic ♦︎ desperate ♦︎ dire ♦︎ bad ♦︎ life-threateningThese words all describe things and situations that involve or cause harm or damage to sb/sth. 这些词均表示严重的、危急的。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达严重的程度| serious | ➔ | severe | ➔ | extreme | | critical | | grave | | drastic | | bad | | acute | | desperate | | | | | dire | | | | | life-threatening |
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a serious / a severe / a critical / a grave / an acute / a desperate / a bad / a life-threatening problem◆a serious / a severe / an extreme / a critical / an acute / a desperate / a dire shortage◆serious / severe / extreme / grave / acute danger◆a serious / a severe / a grave / a dire threat◆serious / severe / extreme / acute / desperate / dire poverty◆a serious / an extreme / a critical / an acute / a desperate / a dire need◆serious / grave / drastic / dire / bad consequences◆a serious / a severe / a critical / a grave / an acute / a life-threatening illness◆a serious / a severe / an acute / a life-threatening disease◆a serious / a severe / a grave / an acute / a bad / a life-threatening injury◆a serious / a severe / an acute / a life-threatening infection◆a serious / a severe / an acute / a bad attack / bout◆particularly serious / severe / extreme / grave / acute / dire / bad◆very / extremely serious / severe / grave / acute / bad■ serious unpleasant or dangerous; that involves or might cause harm or damage to sb/sth 严重的；有危险的；可能造成伤害（或损伤）的◆The storm caused serious damage to farm buildings.暴风雨给农场建筑物造成了严重破坏。◆They pose a serious threat to security.他们对安全构成了严重威胁。◆The consequences could be serious.后果可能是严重的。OPP minor ⇨ minor see also seriousness ⇨ importance ▸ seriously adverb ◆Smoking can seriously damage your health.吸烟会严重损害你的健康。■ severe very serious 十分严重的；极为恶劣的◆The victim suffered severe brain damage.受害人的大脑损伤十分严重。◆The bridge has been closed due to severe weather conditions.由于恶劣的天气情况，这座大桥关闭了。◆Strikes are causing severe disruption to all train services.罢工给所有铁路服务造成严重影响。OPP minor ⇨ minor , mild ⇨ gentle ▸ severely adverb ◆Anyone breaking the law will be severely punished.违法者将受到严惩。▸ severity / /sɪˈverəti/ / noun [uncountable] ◆The chances of a full recovery will depend on the severity of her injuries.能否彻底康复取决于她受伤的严重程度。NOTE 辨析 Serious or severe? Severe is most often used to describe medical conditions and weather conditions. Serious is not used to describe weather conditions. * severe最常用于描述疾病状况或天气情况，serious则不用于描述天气情况◆serious weather ◆a serious winter Serious is used to describe medical conditions in everyday English, but in medical English severe is used. 在日常用语中用serious描述病情，但在医学用语中用severe◆a serious illness严重的疾病◆severe learning difficulties严重学习障碍 ■ extreme (of a situation or action) not ordinary or usual; serious or severe （局势或行为）异乎寻常的，严重的◆Children will be removed from their parents only in extreme circumstances.只有在极端情况下才会让孩子离开父母。◆Don't go doing anything extreme like leaving the country.不要做出诸如离开国家之类的极端行为。◆It was the most extreme example of cruelty to animals I had ever seen.这是我见过的最严重的虐待动物的事例。◆extreme weather conditions极端恶劣的天气情况 see also extreme ⇨ maximum ■ critical (rather formal) serious, uncertain and possibly dangerous 严重的；不稳定的；可能有危险的◆The first 24 hours after the operation are the most critical.病人手术后24小时是最危险的。◆ (BrE) One of the victims of the fire remains in a critical condition.一名火灾受害者依然病情危急。◆ (NAmE) One of the victims remains in critical condition.其中一名受害者依然病情危急。◆This is a critical moment in our country's history.这是我国历史上的危急关头。ⓘ Critical is often used with illness and condition to describe medical situations in which there is a possibility that the patient may not survive. Critical is also often used with words relating to time such as moment, period, phase, point, stage, time and years to talk about a time during which an important situation could end in failure or success. * critical常与illness和condition连用，指病人生命危在旦夕。critical也常与有关时间的词连用，如moment、period、phase、point、stage、time和years，指胜败存亡攸关的时刻。▸ critically adverb ◆He is critically ill in hospital.他病得很重，住院了。■ grave (formal) very serious and important; giving you a reason to feel worried 严重的；严峻的；深切的◆I fear you are making a very grave mistake.恐怕你正在犯一个严重错误。◆The police have expressed grave concern about the missing child's safety.警方对失踪孩子的安全深表关切。◆We were in grave danger.我们处于极大的危险之中。ⓘ Grave is used with such words as error, mistake, offence and violation to talk about things that people do wrong. Grave is also used with words like concern, doubt, misgivings, reservations, suspicions and worries to talk about strong feelings that people have when they are worrying about sth. When grave is used to talk about situations, it is often used with such words as consequences, danger, implications, problems, risk and threat. * grave可与error、mistake、offence和violation等词连用，指严重的错误。grave也可与concern、 doubt、misgiving、reservation、suspicion和worry等词连用，指对某事深切的担忧。grave还常与consequence、danger、implication、problem、risk和threat等词连用，表示情况严峻。 see also gravity ⇨ importance ▸ gravely adverb ◆Local people are gravely concerned.当地人都深感不安。■ acute / /əˈkjuːt/ / (rather formal) very serious or severe 十分严重的◆The scandal was an acute embarrassment for the President.这桩丑闻使总统处于极度难堪的境地。◆Competition for jobs is acute.求职竞争非常激烈。ⓘ An acute illness is one that has quickly become severe and dangerous. * acute形容疾病时表示急性的◆He was suffering from acute chest pains.他患了急性胸痛。 OPP chronic A chronic illness or problem is one that lasts for a long time and is difficult to cure or get rid of. * chronic表示疾病是慢性的，难以治愈，或问题长期存在，难以根除◆chronic bronchitis / arthritis / asthma慢性支气管炎／关节炎／哮喘◆the country's chronic unemployment problem该国长期存在的失业问题 ▸ acutely adverb ◆She suddenly felt acutely embarrassed.她突然感到极其尴尬。■ drastic (especially of an action) extreme in a way that has a sudden, serious or violent effect on sth （尤指行为）极端的，急剧的，严厉的，猛烈的◆The government is threatening to take drastic action.政府警告说要采取断然措施。◆Talk to me before you do anything drastic.你采取激烈行动之前要跟我商量。▸ drastically adverb ◆Output has been drastically reduced.产量已急剧下降。◆Things have started to go drastically wrong.情况开始变得完全失控。■ desperate / /ˈdespərət/ / extremely serious or dangerous 极严重的；极危险的；很危急的◆The children are in desperate need of love and attention.这些孩子非常需要爱和关怀。◆They face a desperate shortage of clean water.他们面临洁净水的严重短缺。ⓘ Desperate is used to talk about situations in which people need sth. * desperate用于谈论人们急需某物的情况。▸ desperately adverb ◆She felt desperately in need of human company.她非常想有个人做伴。■ dire / /ˈdaɪə(r)/ / [usually before noun] (especially BrE, formal) extremely serious 极其严重的；危急的◆They were living in dire poverty.他们生活赤贫。◆The firm is in dire straits (= in a very difficult situation) and may go bankrupt.该公司已陷入极度困境之中，可能会破产。ⓘ Dire is not used to talk about medical conditions. In American English it is only used in the phrase in dire straits. * dire不指病情严重。在美式英语中该词仅用在短语in dire straits中。■ bad (rather informal, especially spoken) serious; severe 严重的；剧烈的◆The engagement was a bad mistake.这婚约是个严重错误。◆It was a very bad winter that year.那年冬天极为寒冷。◆My headache is getting worse.我头痛得越来越厉害了。ⓘ Bad can be used to describe many unpleasant situations, but it is not used to describe danger or an emergency. It is rather informal and used especially in spoken English; in formal or written English it is often better to choose one of the other words in this group. * bad可用于表示许多不愉快的情况，但不修饰危险或紧急情况。该词很不正式，尤用于口语中。在正式或书面用语中，最好选用本组词汇中的其他词语。▸ badly adverb ◆The building is badly in need of repair.这栋大楼急需维修。■ ˈlife-threatening that is likely to kill sb 可能致命的；威胁生命的◆His heart condition is not life-threatening.他的心脏病不会危及生命。◆Aid workers are having to deal with very difficult, sometimes life-threatening situations.救援人员不得不应对一些艰难的情况，有时可能会威胁生命。ⓘ Life-threatening is used to talk about medical conditions, and dangerous situations in which accidents might happen. * life-threatening用于修饰病情及可能发生意外事故的危险情况。 stern adjective ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ ruthless 另见ruthless条stern ♦︎ grim ♦︎ severe ♦︎ steely ♦︎ unforgiving ♦︎ dourThese words all describe sb who looks or sounds serious and unfriendly. 这些词均表示严厉的、冷酷的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a stern / grim / severe / steely look / voice◆a stern / grim / severe / dour expression / face◆a stern / grim / severe warning◆rather stern / grim / severe / dour■ stern serious and often disapproving; expecting sb to obey you 严厉的；苛刻的；要求别人服从的◆Her mother appeared, looking very stern.她母亲露面了，看上去非常严厉。◆His voice was suddenly stern.他的声音突然严厉起来。◆She was one of the government's sternest critics.她是政府的最严厉的批评者之一。▸ sternly adverb ◆'Don't be stupid,' Marie told herself sternly.“别犯傻了。”玛丽严厉地对自己说。■ grim looking or sounding very serious 严肃的；坚定的；阴冷的◆Archer's expression was grim.阿彻的表情很严肃。◆They clung on to the edge of the boat with grim determination.他们抱着坚定不移的决心紧紧抓住船的边缘。▸ grimly adverb ◆'It won't be easy,' he said grimly.“那不会很容易。”他严肃地说。◆grimly determined坚定不移■ severe (especially written) not kind or sympathetic and showing disapproval of sb/sth 严厉的；苛刻的◆She fixed them with a very severe look.她一脸严肃地盯着他们。◆She was a severe woman who seldom smiled.她是个严肃的女人，很少笑。▸ severely adverb ◆a severely critical report一篇措辞严厉的批评报道▸ severity / /sɪˈverəti/ / noun [uncountable] ◆He frowned with mock severity.他皱起眉头，装出一副严厉的样子。■ steely (especially written) looking or sounding strong, hard and unfriendly 强硬的；冷冰冰的◆She saw the look of steely determination in his eyes.她看到了他眼睛里那种不可动摇的神态。◆Her eyes narrowed into a steely glare.她瞇起眼睛，露出冷冰冰的目光。■ unforgiving (disapproving) not sympathetic and not willing to forgive other people when they have done sth wrong 不饶人的；不宽容的；不肯原谅的◆I wonder what makes a man so unforgiving and hard?我想知道是什么使一个男人变得如此冷酷无情。OPP forgiving ⇨ lenient ■ dour /ˈdaʊə(r), BrE also dʊə(r), NAmE also dʊr/ (disapproving) seeming to be unfriendly and severe 冷酷的；严厉的◆They were barely acknowledged by a dour receptionist.接待员表情冷漠，勉强算是和他们打了声招呼。 strict adjective strict ♦︎ tough ♦︎ harsh ♦︎ rigid ♦︎ stringent ♦︎ punitive ♦︎ firm ♦︎ severeThese words all describe a person or a set of rules that must be obeyed. 这些词均表示人或规则是严格的、严厉的。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达严格的程度| firm | ➔ | strict | ➔ | harsh | | | tough | | punitive | | | stringent | | severe |
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆strict / tough / harsh / firm / severe with sb / sth◆strict / tough / harsh / severe on sb / sth◆strict / tough / harsh / rigid / firm / severe discipline◆a tough / harsh / severe penalty / sentence◆strict / tough / rigid / stringent / firm controls◆strict / tough / rigid / stringent / severe restrictions◆strict / rigid / stringent / severe limits◆strict / tough / rigid / stringent rules / standards◆strict / tough / harsh / stringent conditions / legislation◆a strict / harsh / punitive regime◆tough / harsh / stringent / punitive / firm measures◆tough / punitive / firm action◆harsh / stringent / severe criticism◆increasingly strict / tough / harsh / stringent / punitive / severe◆extremely strict / tough / harsh / rigid / severe◆excessively / unnecessarily strict / harsh / rigid■ strict (of rules or instructions) that must be obeyed exactly; (of a person) demanding that rules, especially about behaviour, should be obeyed （规则或指示）严格的；（人）要求严格的，严厉的◆She left strict instructions that she must not be disturbed.她下了严格的指示，不准打扰她。◆She's on a very strict diet.她正严格节食。◆They were always very strict with their children.他们对子女一向十分严格。◆She's very strict about things like homework.她对作业之类的事要求非常严格。◆I had a very strict upbringing.我小时候家教很严。OPP lenient ⇨ lenient ▸ strictly adverb ◆The industry is strictly regulated.这个行业管理得很严格。◆She was brought up very strictly.她从小家教很严。■ tough / /tʌf/ / (rather informal) demanding that particular rules be obeyed and not showing sympathy for any problems or suffering that this may cause 严厉的；强硬的◆Don't be too tough on him－he was only trying to help.不要对他太严厉－他只是想帮忙而已。◆The government has promised to get tough on crime.政府已经承诺要严厉打击犯罪。◆The school takes a tough line on (= punishes severely) cheating.学校对作弊行为的惩罚很严厉。◆There will be tough new controls on car emissions.对汽车尾气的排放量将有新的严格控制。◆Courts are imposing tougher penalties for street crime.法院正在对街头犯罪实行更严厉的惩治。ⓘ Tough can describe the people who make or enforce the rules, the rules themselves, or the punishment for not obeying the rules. * tough可描述制订或实施规则的人、规则本身或者对违反规则的惩罚。 OPP soft ⇨ lenient ■ harsh (usually disapproving) (of a judgement, punishment or situation) extreme and cruel or unkind, especially more extreme than is appropriate for the situation （评价、惩罚或局势）残酷的，严酷的，严厉的◆It may seem a bit harsh to criticize him after his death.在他去世后对他进行批评可能会显得有点残酷。◆He later regretted his harsh words.过后他对自己的刻薄言辞感到后悔。◆He accused her of being unduly harsh.他指责她过分严厉。◆We had to face up to the harsh realities of life sooner or later.我们迟早都得正视严酷的生活现实。OPP lenient ⇨ lenient ▸ harshly adverb ◆Don't judge him too harshly.不要过分苛刻地评判他。■ rigid / /ˈrɪdʒɪd/ / (often disapproving) (of rules or methods) that must be obeyed or followed exactly and are difficult to change （规则或方法）死板的，僵化的◆His rigid adherence to the rules made him unpopular.他对规则的刻板坚持使得他不受欢迎。◆The warriors were governed by a rigid code of ethics.武士受制于一套严格死板的道德规范。▸ rigidly adverb ◆The speed limit must be rigidly enforced.必须严格执行限速规定。■ stringent / /ˈstrɪndʒənt/ / (formal) (of rules or procedures) that must be obeyed or followed exactly （规则或程序）严格的，严厉的◆There are stringent quality control procedures.有一些严格的质量控制程序。◆Safety standards were less stringent in those days.那时的安全标准没那么严格。■ punitive / /ˈpjuːnətɪv/ / [usually before noun] (formal) intended as a punishment; (of taxes or charges) very high and that people find very difficult to pay 惩罚性的；处罚的；（征税或收费）苛刻的◆Punitive action will be taken against the hooligans.那些小流氓将会受到惩治。◆ (NAmE) They could impose punitive tariffs of up to 100% on imports.他们可以向进口商品征收100%的惩罚性关税。ⓘ Punitive taxes, tariffs, charges, damages or sanctions are or seem to be designed to punish sb or to put them at a disadvantage. For example, a government might impose punitive tariffs on goods from a particular country as part of a trade dispute. * punitive taxes/tariffs/charges/damages/sanctions（惩罚性征税／关税／收费／损害赔偿金／制裁）都是（或似乎是）用来惩罚某人或者使其处于不利地位，例如，在贸易争端中，一国的政府可能会对来自特定国家的货物征收惩罚性关税。■ firm (often approving) (of sb's behaviour) strong and in control （行为）牢牢控制的，严格的◆People are looking towards him for firm leadership.人们都盼望他是个强悍的领导。◆Parents must be firm with their children.父母对子女必须严格。▸ firmly adverb ◆'I can manage,' she said firmly.“我应付得了。”她坚定地说。■ severe punishing sb in an extreme way when they break a particular set of rules （惩罚）严厉的，重的◆He received a severe reprimand for his behaviour.他因为自己的行为而受到严厉的斥责。◆The courts are becoming more severe on young offenders.法庭对青少年犯罪者的处罚趋于严厉。▸ severely adverb ◆Anyone breaking the law will be severely punished.违法者将受到严惩。 |