Definition: in an unkind, strict, or unpleasant way Level: C2
违规者正受到严厉处理。
Violators are being dealt with ___harshly.
在信中，这部戏剧受到严厉批评。
In the letter, the play was ___harshly criticized.
她严厉地对下属说话，打击了他们的士气。
She spoke ___harshly to her subordinates, undermining their morale.
