harsher; harshest
harsher; harshest
Learner's definition of HARSH
[also more harsh; most harsh]
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a : unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience恶劣的；严酷的 -
The climate there is very harsh.那里的气候很恶劣。
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We've had an extremely harsh winter.我们度过了一个严冬。
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a harsh environment恶劣的环境
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It's time for her to face the harsh realities of this situation.现在是她面对严酷现实的时候了。
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The accident serves as a harsh reminder of the importance of wearing a seat belt.那起事故作为一个惨痛的教训，提醒人们系好安全带很重要。
b : having an unpleasant or harmful effect because of great strength or force : too intense or powerful刺眼的；强烈的；刺耳的 -
harsh colors刺眼的色彩
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a harsh [=shrill] whistle/voice刺耳的口哨/声音
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The lighting in the room was very harsh.房间的光线太强烈了。
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harsh chemicals/detergents刺鼻的化学品/洗涤剂
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a : severe or cruel : not kind严厉的；残酷的 -
harsh discipline严格的纪律
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a harsh disciplinarian厉行纪律的人
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The state has established harsh penalties for drug dealers.政府已经针对毒贩制定了严厉的惩罚措施。
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She has been criticized for her harsh treatment of his students.她因对学生太严厉而受到批评。
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He was sentenced to a harsh prison term.他受到严惩，被判入狱服刑。
b : very critical : strongly negative苛刻的；尖刻的 -
He had harsh words for his opponent.他批评了对手，措辞尖刻。
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harsh language尖刻的语言
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She has faced some extremely harsh criticism.她面临极为尖刻的批评。
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He has been one of her harshest critics.他一直是她最苛刻的批评者之一。
— harshly
adverb [more harshly; most harshly] -
She promised to deal harshly with all criminals.她承诺要严厉打击所有罪犯。
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He treats his students harshly.他对他的学生很严厉。
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The room was harshly lit.这个房间的灯光刺眼。
— harshness
noun [noncount]