severely
adverb uk/sɪˈvɪə.li/ us/səˈvɪr.li/
(VERY SERIOUSLY)
B2 严重地
very seriously
Their daughter was severely injured in a car accident. 他们的女儿在一次车祸中受了重伤。
severely disabled/handicapped 严重残疾
Job opportunities are severely limited/restricted at the moment. 眼下工作机会非常短缺。
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- Their movements have been severely circumscribed since the laws came into effect.
- The arms-dealing affair has severely damaged the reputation of the government.
- The last government severely curtailed trade union rights.
- The accident left him severely disabled.
- The court heard how the child had been severely ill-treated by his parents.
(NOT KINDLY)
严厉地
in a way that is not kind or does not show sympathy
I was severely reprimanded by my boss. 我被老板狠狠地斥责了一顿。
"I will not allow that kind of behaviour in my class," the teacher said severely. “我不会允许在我班上出现这种行为，”老师厉声说道。
(PLAINLY)
简洁地
completely plainly
She dresses very severely. 她穿着非常朴素。