严厉警告 (yánlì jǐnggào, severe warning)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This is a noun phrase formed by an adjective '严厉' (yánlì, severe/stern) modifying a noun '警告' (jǐnggào, warning). It functions as a noun in sentences, often as the direct object of verbs like '发出' (fāchū, to issue) or '给予' (jǐyǔ, to give).
Sample sentences
联合国向该国发出了严厉警告。
The United Nations issued a severe warning to that country.
由于屡次违反规定，他受到了公司领导的严厉警告。
Due to repeated violations of regulations, he received a stern warning from the company's management.
如果情况没有改善，我们可能会采取更严厉的警告措施。
If the situation does not improve, we may take more severe warning measures.
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Example
联合国向该国发出了严厉警告。
The United Nations issued a severe warning to that country.
由于屡次违反规定，他受到了公司领导的严厉警告。
Due to repeated violations of regulations, he received a stern warning from the company's management.
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