"sever" in Chinese (Simplified)
切断断绝
Definition
完全切断某物，或彻底终止联系或关系。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属正式或专业用语。可指物理上完全切断，也指彻底中断联系或关系。常见于新闻、法律或医学语境，不指轻微割断，强调完全分离。
Examples
He used an axe to sever the branch.
他用斧头**切断**了树枝。
You should not sever your friendship over a small argument.
你不应该因为小争吵就**断绝**友谊。
The accident could sever a nerve in your hand.
事故可能会**切断**你手上的神经。
The company decided to sever all business ties with the supplier.
公司决定与供应商**断绝**所有业务联系。
After the scandal, he chose to sever ties with his former business partners.
丑闻后，他选择与以前的商业伙伴**断绝**关系。
Sometimes, you need to sever connections to move forward in life.
有时候你需要**断绝**关系才能向前走。