the severity of the problem

Her hair was tied severely in a bun.

她的头发简单地盘成了一个发髻。

Anyone breaking the law will be severely punished.

违法者将受到严惩。

The marathon is a severe test of stamina.

马拉松赛跑是对耐力的严峻考验。

He frowned with mock severity.

他沉下脸来，装出一副严厉的样子。

a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad)

严冬

a severe shortage of qualified staff

合格员工的严重短缺

The courts are becoming more severe on young offenders.

法庭对青少年犯罪者的处罚趋于严厉。

His injuries were quite severe.

他的伤势很严重。

areas severely affected by unemployment

深受失业影响的地区

severe weather conditions

恶劣的天气情况

The party suffered severe losses during the last election.

该党在上次选举中遭到惨败。

a severe handicap

严重残疾

Her hair was short and severe.

她的头发不长，也没有花样。

The elaborate facade contrasts strongly with the severity of the interior.

精致的门面同室内的简朴形成强烈反差。

She was a severe woman who seldom smiled.

她是个严肃的女人，脸上很少出现笑容。

a severely critical report

一篇措辞严厉的批评报道

severely disabled

严重残疾的

Modern furniture is a little too severe for my taste.

现代家具有点过于简朴，我不大喜欢。

a severe expression

严厉的表情

[不可数名词]A prison sentence should match the severity of the crime.

刑期长短要和罪行轻重一致。