词组 | harsh |
释义 | harsh /hɑːʃ $ hɑːrʃ/ adjective 1. unkind or cruel, especially in a way that seems unfairharsh + nounsharsh criticism Politicians have to learn to live with harsh criticism.a harsh punishment There are harsh punishments for drug smugglers.harsh treatment He experienced particularly harsh treatment in prison.harsh discipline Their father believed in harsh discipline and beat them with a stick.harsh words She has some harsh words to say about her ex-husband.a harsh tone/voice “You don’t know what you’re doing,” he said in a harsh tone.a harsh decision The referee’s decision seemed very harsh.adverbsa little harsh also a bit harsh BrE spoken Maybe I’m being a bit harsh, but I think he deserved to be expelled from school.rather harsh/particularly harsh Making him take the test again because of one small mistake seemed rather harsh. | Some of the prisoners are given particularly harsh treatment.unduly harsh (=unreasonably harsh) It is unduly harsh to criticise him for doing what he was told to do.verbssb is being harsh “I think you’re being a bit harsh,” she objected.seem/sound harsh I am sorry if I sound harsh, but I don’t trust him at all.prepositionsbe harsh on sb Don’t be too harsh on him, he’s only a child.THESAURUS: harsh → strict (1) → strict (2)2. difficult or unpleasantharsh + nounsa harsh climate/harsh weather Siberia has a very harsh climate and the temperature can go below minus 30 degrees. | Harsh weather can make your skin dry.a harsh winter Some plants may not survive the harsh winter.harsh conditions Conditions in the camp were particularly harsh.a harsh environment The city is a harsh environment for any child to grow up in.a harsh world He sees himself as a victim of a cruel harsh world.the harsh facts Don’t wait to find out these harsh facts the hard way.the harsh truth The harsh truth is, he is not good enough to be a professional footballer.the harsh reality/realities of sth The only way he could escape the harsh realities of life was to lose himself in books.harsh light (=too strong, especially in a way that makes it difficult to see) He shielded his eyes from the harsh light. |
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