severity
noun [ U ] uk/sɪˈver.ə.ti/ us/səˈver.ə.t̬i/
(SERIOUS)
C2 严重
seriousness
Even the doctors were shocked by the severity of his injuries. 连医生也对他伤势的严重程度感到震惊。
I don't think you quite understand the severity of our financial problems. 我认为你还不太了解我们财务问题的严重程度。
Synonyms: gravity (SERIOUS)seriousness (BAD)
(NOT KIND)
严厉，苛刻
the quality of being very unkind or unpleasant
He spoke with great severity. 他说话口气非常严厉。
The severity of the punishment should match the seriousness of the crime. 惩罚的严厉程度应同所犯罪行的轻重相当。
(PLAIN)
简洁;单纯
plainness