1、severe是严重的意思。

2、例句：

（1）I suffered from severe bouts of depression.我的抑郁症有几次发作很严重。

（2）Discipline was severe, with caning for the smallest offence.惩罚非常严厉，即使最轻微的触犯也要受到鞭笞。

（3）He suffered from severe psychopathic tendencies.他曾有严重的精神变态倾向。

（4）He suffered severe injuries.他身受几处重伤。

（5）severe unforeseeable weather conditions.无法预见的恶劣气象条件。