to sever
01
切断, 分离
to separate something from a whole
Transitive: to sever sth
例子
The surgeon needed to sever the damaged tissue to facilitate healing.
外科医生需要切断受损组织以促进愈合。
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
The company decided to sever ties with its underperforming suppliers.
公司决定与表现不佳的供应商断绝关系。
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
