harsh
adjective uk/hɑːʃ/ us/hɑːrʃ/
(UNKIND)
C1 令人不快的;严酷的;（无端地）严厉的
unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary
harsh criticism 严厉的批评
The children had had a harsh upbringing. 孩子们的家教很严。
We thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offence. 我们认为对这样的小错，这种惩罚太严酷了。
"There is no alternative," she said in a harsh voice. “没有选择的余地。”她用生硬的口气说道。
He said some harsh words (= spoke unkindly) about his brother. 他说了他兄弟一些难听的话。
- More examples
- The harsh light revealed every crevice and wrinkle in his face.
- In a harsh economic climate, raises for teachers have become a lightning rod for criticism.
- The book confronts the harsh social and political realities of the world today.
- The prison sentence seemed rather harsh, considering the triviality of the offence.
- The people rebelled against the harsh new government.
(TOO STRONG)
C1 刺眼的;刺耳的;过于强烈的
too strong, bright, loud, etc.
harsh chemicals/lighting 过于刺激的化学品／刺眼的光线