Severe
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定义
severe: 严重地，严峻地
Pronunciation examples
UK: You're suffering from a severe case of flatulence.
US: I was severely injured by a bicycle once.
示例
- "Announcement : Ladies and Gentlemen, we regret to inform you that there are severe delays on the Hammersmith and City line, Circle and District line and the Central line."
- "It can be caused by a severe injury or a virus."
- "It seems our guided meditations combined with severe electroshock therapy have been truly beneficial for you."
- "At our spacious and tranquil retreat, you will find a solution for all your earthly problems. Whether you have a serious alcohol or drug addiction, a troubled marriage, or are just severely disappointed in your gay children, we have a program for you!"
- "Philip has told me on numerous occasions that working with an OILS certified company would severely cut into our profit margins, which would not please our shareholders at all."
练习 1
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.
There is more than one true statement, check all the answers which apply!
There is more than one true statement, check all the answers which apply!
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.
There is more than one true statement, check all the answers which apply!
There is more than one true statement, check all the answers which apply!
This is a true statement. The doctor writes that Philip isn't "taking the necessary precautions...in his personal life" and that "this could pose problems in the future". Since she says she has "spoken to Mr. Cheeter at length about a number of sexually transmitted diseases", it seems clear that Dr. Shvitzenheimer is concerned about Philip's risky sexual behavior.
This is not a true statement. Dr. Shvitzenheimer writes that Philip should stay home "2-3 days", and that he should be ready to go back to work "no later than" Thursday of next week.
This is a true statement. The "decongestants" (a kind of medication that treats blocked sinuses) which the doctor has prescribed for Philip are described as "fast-acting", which means that the drugs will take effect very quickly.
This is not a true statement. Dr. Shvitzenheimer actually writes that Philip has a "severe" case of the flu.
This is a true statement. The doctor writes that in its "early stages", the flu is extremely contagious. When something is in the "early stages", it means that it is near the beginning, or in an early or new phase.
练习 2
"I don't mean to be harsh, but...".
Choose the most appropriate term to replace "harsh" in Luna's sentence, without changing the meaning!
"I don't mean to be , but...".
Choose the most appropriate term to replace "harsh" in Luna's sentence, without changing the meaning!
"I don't mean to be , but...".
"I don't mean to be harsh, but...".
Choose the most appropriate term to replace "harsh" in Luna's sentence, without changing the meaning!
"I don't mean to be severe, but...".
Choose the most appropriate term to replace "harsh" in Luna's sentence, without changing the meaning!
"I don't mean to be severe, but...".
severe: "Severe" is the term with the closest meaning to "harsh" in this context. If we treat someone "harshly", we treat them "severely", or even "cruelly". Luna does not want to offend T-Bone! Another example: "The critics have written some very harsh reviews of my acting abilities".
coarse: "Coarse" is not an appropriate alternative to "harsh" in this context. The two can share a similar meaning when we are referring to a "coarse" or "harsh" material, which is "rough". However, they are not interchangeable when "harsh" is used to mean "cruel".
loud: The term "loud" refers to the "high volume" of a sound or noise. It is not synonymous with "harsh".
heavy: The term "heavy" refers to the "great weight" of an item. It is not synonymous with "harsh".
练习 3
When Luna writes that Trey Feltchenheimer is Delavigne's most "serious prospect", she is expressing that Trey is .
When Luna writes that Trey Feltchenheimer is Delavigne's most "serious prospect", she is expressing that Trey is suitable.
suitable: When Luna writes that Trey is the company's most "serious prospect" she means that he is a candidate that they should consider "seriously" for the position. To be "suitable" for a position is to be well-qualified for it. Luna is expressing that Trey is suitable for the position.
severe: If someone is "severe" they are harsh and strict in their treatment of others. Although in a different context, severe can mean "serious", it is not the meaning of "serious" in this context.
sensitive: If someone is "sensitive" they take offence easily or they are easily insulted. The term can also be used to describe someone who feels or sympathizes with the emotions of other people. For example, Luna is very sensitive to the suffering of animals.
sulky: If someone is "sulky" they are "moody" and withdrawn. A child that doesn't get the toy it wants often becomes sulky and will fold their arms and sit there saying nothing with a very cross look on their face. This is called "sulking". Trey is not sulking in this dialogue.
savoury: If someone is "savoury" they are a trustworthy character. Food can also be described as being savoury if it doesn't contain sugar. For instance "coq au vin" is a savoury dish whereas "tarte aux pommes" is a sweet dish. Although Trey could be described as a savoury character, it isn't the meaning of "serious" as it is used in this context. Note that in the USA the spelling of this term is "savory".
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