sever /ˈsɛvə/ TEM4 ( severing, severed, severs )

• 1. 

  V-T To sever something means to cut completely through it or to cut it completely off. 切断; 切掉 [正式]

  例：

  Richardson severed his right foot in a motorcycle accident.

  理查森在一次摩托车事故中轧断了右脚。

• 2. 

  V-T If you sever a relationship or connection that you have with someone, you end it suddenly and completely. 断绝 (关系、联系) [正式]

  例：

  She severed her ties with her homeland.

  她断绝了与自己祖国的联系。