harsh criticism 严厉的批评

The children had had a harsh upbringing. 孩子们的家教很严。

We thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offence. 我们认为对这样的小错，这种惩罚太严酷了。

"There is no alternative," she said in a harsh voice. “没有选择的余地。”她用生硬的口气说道。

He said some harsh words (= spoke unkindly) about his brother. 他说了他兄弟一些难听的话。 More examples

The harsh light revealed every crevice and wrinkle in his face.

In a harsh economic climate, raises for teachers have become a lightning rod for criticism.

The book confronts the harsh social and political realities of the world today.

The prison sentence seemed rather harsh, considering the triviality of the offence.

The people rebelled against the harsh new government.