1.be strict with sb 对某人严厉2.To inflict severe punishment on. 对…实施严厉的惩罚3.be severe upon [on] sb 对某人很严厉4.I have to be sharp with him. 我不得不对他严厉些。5.He was too severe upon his child. 他对孩子太严厉。6.He is soft on his students. 他对学生不严厉。7.Financiers are calling for a relaxation of these stringent measures