| 释义 |
sev·er /ˈsevə(r)/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 切断，割断；把…割下
The sailor severed the rope with a knife. 水手用刀把绳子割断。
sever a bough from the trunk 把树枝从树干上割下
His left leg was severed in the accident. 他的左腿在事故中折断了。
2. 把…分隔开；使分离；使分裂
The sea severs England and (或 from) France. 大海把英法两国隔开。
Slight misunderstanding may sever lifelong friends. 小小的误会可能导致终身的朋友疏远。
He was severed from his family by the war. 战争使他与家庭离散。
3. 断绝，中断
The two countries will sever diplomatic relations. 两国将断绝外交关系。
sever one's business connection with 与…中断业务联系
She had to sever all ties with her parents. 她不得不断绝与父母的一切关系。
4. 中止(某人)的雇用合同
5. 【律】分割
sever an estate 分割产业
6. 区别，辨别
sever theology from philosophy 把神学和哲学区别开来
❷ vi.
1. 断，断裂
The rope severed under the heavy weight. 绳子在重荷下断了。
2. 分离；分裂
sever in three parts 裂成3部分
3. 【律】(在法庭上)独立行事
[< ME severen < OFr severer < L sēparāre to separate] |