1.severe 严厉的 2.of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles 粗糙的 severe / grinding / crude harsh times 非常时期 Cambridge IELTS 10,Page 162 This kind but firm approach will achieve more than harsh punishments, (to be continued...) 参考译文: 剑桥雅思 10,第162页 这种和善但又有原则的方法比严厉的惩罚行之有效。 (未完待续…) His theory met with harsh criticism from colleagues. (from Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English) 参考译文: 他的理论遭到了同事们的严厉批评。 (摘自《朗文当代高级词典》)