severity
n
1 [U] quality of being severe 严格; 严厉; 苛刻; 剧烈; 朴素
punish sb with severity 严厉惩罚某人
the severity (ie extreme cold) of the winter 冬天的严寒.
2 severities [pl]
(fml 文) severe treatment or conditions 严厉的对待; 艰苦的环境
the harsh severities of life in the desert 沙漠生活的艰苦.
You were very kind. You brought out all your jewellery and you told me I could take anything I wanted. There were so many beautiful things that it was hard to choose. And then I saw a lovely diamond necklace with a big blue stone in the centre.