to break or separate, especially by cutting弄断;分开;(尤指)切断,割断
The knife severed an artery and he bled to death.刀子割断了动脉,他流血过多而死。
Her foot was severed from her leg in a car accident.在一次车祸中,她的脚与腿断开了。
Electricity cables have been severed by the storm.风暴弄断了电缆。
to end a connection with someone or something中断,断绝(联系)
The US severed diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961.美国于1961年断绝了与古巴的外交关系。
The company has severed its connection/links/relationship/ties with its previous partners.公司断绝了与前合作伙伴之间的联系/关系。