severe严重的，严厉的，困难的
severe
英 [sɪˈvɪər]
美 [səˈvɪr]
adj. 严峻的；严厉的；剧烈的；苛刻的
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中文词源
severe 严重的，严厉的，困难的来自拉丁语 severus,严重的，严厉的，困难的，可能异化自拉丁语 serius,重的，词源同 serious. 引申诸相关词义。
英语词源
severe
severe: [16] Severe is a descendant, via Old French severe, of Latin sevērus, a word of uncertain origin. English asseveration ‘firm declaration’ [16] comes from its Latin derivative asseverāre ‘assert earnestly’.=> asseveration
severe (adj.)
1540s, from Middle French severe (12c., Modern French sévère) or directly from Latin severus "serious, grave, strict, austere" (see severity). From 1660s with reference to styles or tastes; from 1725 of diseases.
权威例句
1. We are in one of the most severe recessions in modern times. 我们正在经历现代最严重的一段经济衰退。
2. I got a severe telling off for not phoning him. 我因为没给他打电话，被狠狠训斥了一顿。
3. She had quite severe bruising and a cut lip. 她身上有严重的淤伤，嘴唇也破了。
4. In severe cases, the skin can crack and weep. 在恶劣的条件下，皮肤可能会开裂并流脓。
5. She continued to have severe stomach cramps, aches, fatigue, and depression. 她仍然患有严重的胃痉挛，感觉疼痛、疲乏、抑郁。