to sever
01
切断, 分离
to separate something from a whole
Transitive: to sever sth
例子
To control the spread of the fire, they decided to sever the gas line.
为了控制火势的蔓延，他们决定切断燃气管道。
02
切断, 断绝
to end a connection or relationship completely
Transitive: to sever a relationship
例子
After the disagreement, she chose to sever all communication with her former colleague.
在分歧之后，她选择与前任同事断绝所有联系。
词汇树
dissever
severable
severance
sever
