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    severe

    US /səˈvɪr/

    ・

    UK /sɪ'vɪə(r)/

    A2TOEIC
    adj.AdjectiveVery bad; harsh
    He has a severe way of talking to his children, they are afraid of him
    adj.Adjective(Of clothes, etc.) plain; simple; not decorated
    The elderly lady was dressed in a severe overcoat

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    Venice's famous canals are drying up

    04:17Venice's famous canals are drying up
    • And, over time, it can lead to some severe structural damage.

      And, over time, it can lead to some severe structural damage.

    B1

    Fourth U.S. Military shoot down of an unidentified object in a week

    04:52Fourth U.S. Military shoot down of an unidentified object in a week
    • where those tasked with recovering debris are battling severe windchill and limited daylight,

      where those tasked with recovering debris are battling severe windchill and limited daylight,

    B1

    NYC woman credits Apple watch warning for changing her life | NBC New York

    02:16NYC woman credits Apple watch warning for changing her life | NBC New York
    • She had come in with severe palpitations and chest pain symptoms and also lightheadedness and dizziness.

      She had come in with severe palpitations and chest pain symptoms and also lightheadedness and dizziness.

    • >> SHE HAD COME IN WITH SEVERE

      >> SHE HAD COME IN WITH SEVERE

    B1

    The global food crisis, explained

    11:34The global food crisis, explained
    • Following severe heatwaves earlier this year, India banned wheat exports

      Following severe heatwaves earlier this year, India banned wheat exports

    • In total, 23 countries now have severe restrictions on food exports

      In total, 23 countries now have severe restrictions on food exports

    B1

    How these buildings made Turkey-Syria’s earthquake so deadly

    06:16How these buildings made Turkey-Syria’s earthquake so deadly
    • First, let's look at the larger region that's prone to severe earthquakes because of these two fault lines.

      First, let's look at the larger region that's prone to severe earthquakes because of these two fault lines.

    • that's prone to severe earthquakes

      that's prone to severe earthquakes

    B2

    Why Cat Bites Are Actually So Dangerous | RTC 35

    12:07Why Cat Bites Are Actually So Dangerous | RTC 35
    • And as a result, they experience this really severe sensation of vertigo that is short-lasting but is triggered by some unique head movements.

      And as a result, they experience this really severe sensation of vertigo that is short-lasting but is triggered by some unique head movements.

    • they experience this really severe sensation of vertigo

      they experience this really severe sensation of vertigo

    B1

    Priority Seats and Invisible Disabilities | Fashioneyesta

    09:25Priority Seats and Invisible Disabilities | Fashioneyesta
    • Now I've had many occasions in my life as a person with a disability, as a person with a severe visual impairment and who uses a long cane, but also a guide dog.

      Now I've had many occasions in my life as a person with a disability, as a person with a severe visual impairment and who uses a long cane, but also a guide dog.

    • as a person with a disability, as a person with a severe visual impairment

      as a person with a disability, as a person with a severe visual impairment

    A2

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • continuing, uninterrupted public services. Yes, we did recognise that it was a severe

      continuing, uninterrupted public services. Yes, we did recognise that it was a severe

    • Yes, we did recognise that it was a severe profit warning,

      Yes, we did recognise that it was a severe profit warning,

    B1

    What If the World Lost Oxygen for Five Seconds?

    03:12What If the World Lost Oxygen for Five Seconds?
    • expect a severe sunburn.

      expect a severe sunburn.

    B1

    Does COVID Mess With Your DNA?

    07:31Does COVID Mess With Your DNA?
    • It's unlikely that the virus is moving genetic sticky notes itself Rather, the thinking seems to be that our own bodies produce more or less of the products of certain genes to make infection less severe.

      It's unlikely that the virus is moving genetic sticky notes itself Rather, the thinking seems to be that our own bodies produce more or less of the products of certain genes to make infection less severe.

    • to make infection less severe.

      to make infection less severe.

    B1