The impact of a salary cut is probably less severe for a scientist in the early stages of a career.

对于处于职业生涯早期的科学家来说，减薪的影响可能没那么严重。

Depending on the angle it tilts at, the seasons can be more or less severe.

根据它（指地轴）倾斜角度的不同，季节的严酷程度也不同。

When they do get a cold, they may interpret their illness as being less severe.

当他们真的感冒了，他们可能也会认为自己的病情没有那么严重。

Less severe damage can be treated, however.

但是，轻微的辐射损伤是可以治愈的。

BRAND: And Asperger's being a less severe form of autism.

布兰德：阿斯·伯格是孤独症中较轻的一种，对吗？