sever
verb [ T ] uk/ˈsev.ər/ us/ˈsev.ɚ/
弄断；分开；（尤指）切断，割断
to break or separate, especially by cutting
The knife severed an artery and he bled to death. 刀子割断了动脉，他流血过多而死。
Her foot was severed from her leg in a car accident. 在一次车祸中，她的脚与腿断开了。
Electricity cables have been severed by the storm. 风暴弄断了电缆。
中断，断绝（联系）
to end a connection with someone or something
The US severed diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961. 美国于1961年断绝了与古巴的外交关系。
The company has severed its connection/links/relationship/ties with its previous partners. 公司断绝了与前合作伙伴之间的联系／关系。