severe
英 [sɪˈvɪə(r)] 美 [sɪˈvɪr]
adj.
严峻的;严厉的;极为恶劣的;十分严重的;重的;苛刻的;艰难的;过于简朴的
比较级： severer最高级： severest
派生词： severely adv. severity n.
记忆技巧：sever 诚恳 + e → 态度诚恳 → 严肃的
例句
We have to work within severe constraints of time and money.
我们必须在时间紧迫、资金紧张的限制下工作。
Many children in the class suffered severe social and economic disadvantage.
班上许多孩子都来自社会地位低下经济困难的家庭。
Several pupils were designated as having moderate or severe learning difficulties.
几名学生被认定有一定或严重学习困难。
