一、词性本质差异
1. sever(及物动词)
- 词源:古法语"sevrer"/拉丁语"separare"
- 典型搭配:sever ties/relations/connections
2. severe(形容词)
- 词源:拉丁语"severus"
- 派生词:severely(adv.),severity(n.)
二、语义场对比
sever核心语义:
① 物理切断(cut off physically):The surgeon severed the damaged artery.
② 关系终止(terminate formally):The company severed a ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
To separate, as one from another; to cut off from something; to divide; to part in any way, especially by violence, as by cutting, rending, etc.; as, to sever the head from the body.
To cut or break open or apart; to divide into parts; to cut through; to disjoin; as, to sever the arm or leg.
To keep distinct or apart; to except; to exempt.
To disunite; to disconnect; to terminate; as, to sever an estate in joint tenancy.
To suffer disjunction; to be parted, or rent asunder; to be separated; to part; to separate.
To make a separation or distinction; to distinguish.
Serious in feeling or manner; sedate; grave; austere; not light, lively, or cheerful.
Very strict in judgment, discipline, or government; harsh; not mild or indulgent; rigorous; as, severe criticism; severe punishment.
Rigidly methodical, or adherent to rule or principle; exactly conformed to a standard; not allowing or employing unneccessary ornament, amplification, etc.; strict; - said of style, argument, etc.
Sharp; afflictive; distressing; violent; extreme; as, severe pain, anguish, fortune; severe cold.
Difficult to be endured; exact; critical; rigorous; as, a severe test.
To separate, as one from another; to cut off from something; to divide; to part in any way, especially by violence, as by cutting, rending, etc.; as, to sever the head from the body.
To cut or break open or apart; to divide into parts; to cut through; to disjoin; as, to sever the arm or leg.
To keep distinct or apart; to except; to exempt.
To disunite; to disconnect; to terminate; as, to sever an estate in joint tenancy.
To suffer disjunction; to be parted, or rent asunder; to be separated; to part; to separate.
To make a separation or distinction; to distinguish.
Serious in feeling or manner; sedate; grave; austere; not light, lively, or cheerful.
Very strict in judgment, discipline, or government; harsh; not mild or indulgent; rigorous; as, severe criticism; severe punishment.
Rigidly methodical, or adherent to rule or principle; exactly conformed to a standard; not allowing or employing unneccessary ornament, amplification, etc.; strict; - said of style, argument, etc.
Sharp; afflictive; distressing; violent; extreme; as, severe pain, anguish, fortune; severe cold.
Difficult to be endured; exact; critical; rigorous; as, a severe test.