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to sever
01
切断, 割断
to separate something from a whole
Transitive: to sever sth
Example
The surgeon needed to sever the damaged tissue to facilitate healing.
外科医生需要切断受损的组织以促进愈合。
To control the spread of the fire, they decided to sever the gas line.
为了控制火势，他们决定切断燃气管线。
02
切断, 断绝
to end a connection or relationship completely
Transitive: to sever a relationship
Example
The company decided to sever ties with its underperforming suppliers.
After the disagreement, she chose to sever all communication with her former colleague.
