severity

剑桥词典

severity noun [U] (SERIOUS)

seriousness
严重
Even the doctors were shocked by the severity of his injuries . 连医生也对他伤势的严重程度感到震惊。
I don't think you quite understand the severity of our financial problems . 我认为你还不太了解我们财务问题的严重程度。

severity noun [U] (NOT KIND)


the quality of being very unkind or unpleasant
严厉，苛刻
He spoke with great severity. 他说话口气非常严厉。
The severity of the punishment should match the seriousness of the crime . 惩罚的严厉程度应同所犯罪行的轻重相当。

severity noun [U] (PLAIN)


plainness
简洁；单纯 返回 severity