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.
Of course he is. He's very successful. He's made lots of records. They broadcast a programme of his music last month on the radio. Why don't you come on Saturday? I think you'd enjoy it.