People infected with the virus walk in a bent-over position because of the severe pain in the joints.

VOA: special.2009.04.13

The problem is even more severe when you're looking at mutual funds because there's kind of a cynical game that mutual fund management companies play.

当你去观察基金市场,会发现问题更严重,因为基金管理公司,会玩一个偷梁换柱的把戏

耶鲁公开课 - 金融市场课程节选

We have also some severe problems in Belgium because it's a country where they speak different languages.

比利时有很严重的问题，因为人们说不同的语言。

比利时和美国的差异 - SpeakingMax英语口语达人

The state has had to make severe cuts in school spending because of deep financial problems.

VOA: special.2009.08.27

Because of their circular movement, these severe windstorms are also known as twisters.

VOA: special.2009.06.09

Geophysicist Julie Dutton says she expects the damage to be severe, in part because many buildings are not designed to withstand earthquakes.

VOA: standard.2010.01.13

as telephone service from abroad has been disrupted. Geophysicist Julie Dutton says she expects the damage to be severe, partly because the region is not accustomed to major quakes.

VOA: standard.2010.01.12