severity
noun /sɪˈverəti/
/sɪˈverəti/
[uncountable]- the fact or condition of something being extremely bad or serious
极其糟糕或严重的事实或情况 - A prison sentence should match the severity of the crime.
刑期长短要和罪行轻重一致。 - 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。 - the severity of the problem
问题的严重性
- A prison sentence should match the severity of the crime.
- the fact of something, especially a punishment, being very strict or extreme
严重性： 某些事实，特别是一种惩罚，是非常严格的或极端的- The severity of the sentence surprised many people.
这句话的严厉令许多人吃惊。
- The severity of the sentence surprised many people.
- the fact of not being kind and not showing sympathy or approval
严重性： 不友善，不表示同情或认同- He frowned with mock severity.
他沉下脸来，装出一副严厉的样子。
- He frowned with mock severity.
- the fact of being extremely difficult and requiring a lot of skill or ability
极其困难并需要大量技能或能力的事实 - The severity of the task ahead became apparent.
前面任务的严重性变得显而易见。
- The severity of the task ahead became apparent.
- (disapproving) the fact of being extremely plain and without any decoration
极其朴素且没有任何装饰的事实 - The elaborate facade contrasts strongly with the severity of the interior.
精致的门面同室内的简朴形成强烈反差。
- The elaborate facade contrasts strongly with the severity of the interior.