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harsher

UK //ˈhɑːʃə//US //ˈhɑːrʃər//

词源

源自中古英语 'harsk',可能与古诺尔斯语 'harskr'(意为粗糙的)有关。

adjective

❶ 指比平常更严厉、更苛刻或更不友好的状态,常用于形容环境、惩罚或言辞等。

“The teacher's tone became harsher when the students didn't listen.”

(当学生们不听话时,老师的语气变得更加严厉。)

“The winter this year is harsher than last year.”

(今年的冬天比去年更严酷。)

同义词:stricter, tougher, severer

常见短语

harsher conditions — 指更加恶劣或困难的环境或情况,常用于描述气候、工作条件等。

“The harsher conditions made the expedition more challenging.”

(更恶劣的条件使得这次探险更具挑战性。)