the fact of being cruel, severe and unkind 严酷: 残酷、严厉和不友善The staff have been treated with undue harshness. 工作人员受到了不应有的严厉对待。
the fact in weather or living conditions of being very difficult and unpleasant to live in 恶劣: 在天气或生活条件下,生活非常困难和不愉快the harshness of life on the streets 街头生活的艰苦
the fact of being too strong and bright; the fact of being ugly or unpleasant to look at 刺眼: 过于坚强和聪明的事实;丑陋或不讨人喜欢The harshness of the Queensland sun was of concern to the visitors. 昆士兰州严酷的阳光令游客们担忧。
the fact of being unpleasant to listen to 刺耳: 不好听The engine is designed for reduced noise, vibration and harshness. 该发动机旨在降低噪音、振动和粗糙度。
the fact of being too strong and rough and likely to damage something 苛刻: 太强、太粗糙并可能损坏某物The tobacco industry adds flavours to relieve the harshness of the smoke. 烟草业添加香料来减轻烟雾的刺激性。