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[영어 단어] harsh

 

harsh

[아r쉬]
가혹한, 냉혹한, 혹독한, 거친, 냉엄한
(너무 강하거나 밝거나 추해서) 눈에 거슬리는, 야한
귀에 거슬리는, 듣기 싫은
(손상을 줄 수 있을 정도로) 너무 쌘

Harsh climates or conditions are very difficult for people, animals, and plants to live in.
Harsh actions or speech are unkind and show no understanding or sympathy.
Something that is harsh is so hard, bright, or rough that it seems unpleasant or harmful.
Harsh voices and sounds are ones that are rough and unpleasant to listen to.
If you talk about harsh realities or facts, or the harsh truth, you are emphasizing that they are true or real, although they are unpleasant and people try to avoid thinking about them.
Dermatologists label my skin type as a combination as opposed to dry or oily. It's a nightmare. I break out in the t-zone but can't use harsh acne medication because it will result in dry, flaky skin.
For many things, I feel like I’m my own harshest critic.

 

 

 

harsh land

황량한 토지

 

 

 

 

harsh on

~을 부당하게 나무라다,
~에게 잔소리 하다, 듣기 싫은 소리를 하다

to criticize somebody

 

 

 

harsh voice

귀에 거슬리는 목소리

 

 

 

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