brutal

He has weathered a severe test.

他经受住了严峻的考验。

To subject to a severe trial or ordeal.

遭受严峻的考验或折磨

Most severe or unfavorable.

最严重的最严峻的或最不利的

More severe or unfavorable.

更严重的更严峻的或更不利的

His courage was severely tried.

他的勇气受到严峻的考验。

Surgery Infection:ancient disease,rigorous challenge;

外科感染:古老的疾病 严峻的挑战

We are now faced with the burning threat of war.

我们正面临极其严峻的战争威胁。

Obviously they were putting him to a severe test.

显然他们是在给他以严峻的考验。

businessmen have to face harsh realities.

生意人必须面对严峻的事实。

austere officers demand meticulous conformity with military regulations.

严峻的军官要求谨遵军纪。

in the crucible of

受到...的严峻考验

a situation that is graver/more grave than expected

超出预料的严峻形势

It's a hard, cold fact.

这是严峻、冷酷的事实。

the rugged conditions of Barracks life.

兵营生活的严峻条件

Her skill was put on the rack.

她的技术受到严峻考验。

a severe test of our loyalty.

对我们忠诚的严峻考验

pass through the crucible of war

经受战争的严峻考验

The cold was severe enough to freeze the milk.

寒冷的天气严峻到可以把牛奶变冰冻。