harsh

严酷的adjadj

har(看作hard， 坚硬的) ＋ sh → 态度强硬 → 严厉的记忆

1 harsh reality严酷的现实；残酷的现实

2 harsh terms苛刻的条件

1 真题例句...with its harsh tarmac...CET42010.12阅读理解

1 The hostages are being held in harsh conditions..人质被拘押在恶劣环境中。

2 a young girl suddenly exposed to the harsh realities of life.骤然暴露于残酷现实生活中的小女孩