severe

释义

a. 严格的, 尖锐的, 严肃的, 严重的, 严厉的, 朴素的\n[法] 严厉的, 苛刻的, 严重的 severe test 严格试验，严格检验 severe acute respiratory syndrome 严重急性呼吸系统综合症 severe punishment 严厉惩罚；从重处罚

例句

The negotiations will be a severe test of his abilities.

这次谈判将是对他能力的严峻考验。

a rather severe red-brick building

一幢相当简朴的红砖建筑