severe ·adjective (STRICT)
Definition: a severe person is unfriendly or very strict Level: B2
我们的新数学老师非常严厉，对错误几乎没有容忍度。
Our new maths teacher is very ___severe, with little tolerance for mistakes.
在我成长过程中，我的父母相当严厉，上学日的晚上我都不被允许出门。
My parents were quite ___severe when I was growing up, and I wasn't allowed out on school nights.
他是一位以严厉但公正著称的经理，要求很高的标准。
He has a reputation as a ___severe but fair manager who expects high standards.