大学英语：severe adj. serious(严重的);strict(严厉的);艰难的

　　1)He felt a severe pain in his left leg.(他感到左腿一阵剧痛。)

　　2)They had a severe shortage of food.(他们的食品严重短缺。)

　　3)He is very severe with his children.(他对孩子们很严厉。)

　　4)He had a severe look on his face.(他脸上神色严肃。)

　　5)A severe competition is waiting for them.(激烈的竞争在等待着他们。)

　　6)Severe weather conditions hindered the rescue.(风雨交加的天气妨碍了营救。)