1.He had never said a harsh word to me, and maybe this was to be the first time?
他从来没有对我说过严厉的话，难道这会是第一次？
2.His confidence can be destroyed by a harsh word.
他的信念，只要受到严厉的批评就会崩溃。
3."A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger" Proverbs 15: 1.
“和善的回答能驱散愤怒，但是言语暴戾则能煽动怒火”箴言15：1。
4.One harsh word would send her into the depths of despair.
一句严厉的话就会使她陷入极度的绝望之中。
5.He was an amiable sort-never said a harsh word about anyone-but noone ever got very friendly with him
（他是那种和气人，从来不说任何人的坏话，但是从来没有人能够跟他很友好）；
6.I have never seen her angry at anything and never heard her say a harsh word to anyone or about anyone
我从没见过她对任何事发怒，从没听到过她对任何人说难听话