sev·er/`sɛvə; ˈsevə/ v [T] formal 【正式】 1 to cut through something completely 切断，割断: His finger was severed in the accident. 他的手指在事故中被切断了。 2 to completely end a relationship or agreement with someone 断绝〔关系〕，结束〔协议〕: The US severed all ties with Iraq. 美国断绝了与伊拉克的所有关系。