严峻的
Definition
(adj) Very severe or serious, especially in reference to a crime or offense
Examples
“小说的主角在获得救赎之前经历了一系列严峻的考验。”
“那名惯犯面临严峻的指控。”
The repeat offender is facing serious charges.
“法官说，这次不是小事，案子很严峻的。”
The judge said this isn't minor, and the case is a serious one.
“冬天一到，哈尔滨的天气就变得严峻的，出门都得裹紧。”
When winter hits, the weather in Harbin gets brutal, and you have to bundle up before going out.
“公司账上只剩三天现金流，王总的脸一下子就沉了下来，整个会场都意识到问题有多严峻的。”
The company only had three days of cash left, and Mr. Wang's face fell immediately, so everyone in the room realized how serious the problem was.
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Other Chinese words at this level include 刻薄的, 开放的, 需要关注的, 提供, and 同情. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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