harsh/hɑrʃ; hɑːʃ/ adj 1 harsh conditions are difficult to live in and are very uncomfortable 〔条件〕艰苦的，严酷的，恶劣的: harsh Canadian winters 加拿大的严冬 2 unpleasantly bright, loud, or rough 刺眼的; 刺耳的; 毛糙的: harsh lighting 刺眼的灯光 3 unkind, cruel, or strict 严厉的，苛严的，无情的: harsher laws to deal with drunk drivers 对付酒后驾车司机的更为严厉的法律