英语词汇“serious”的释义、区别辨析及用法例句-英语同义词词典

seriousserious /ˈsɪriəs/ adjective 1 very bad► serious

very bad. You use serious about problems, accidents, illnesses, or crimes:

Unemployment is a serious problem across the country.

Scientists say that the consequences of the oil spill could be serious.

► severe

very bad. You use severe especially to describe serious medical conditions and bad weather:

He suffered severe injuries in a car crash.

The flight was canceled because of the severe weather conditions.

► big (informal)

very bad. You use big especially about problems or mistakes:

AIDS remains a big problem in many parts of the world.

Buying that car was a big mistake - there is always something wrong with it.

➔ GRAMMAR: Big is only used before a noun. Don't say: The mistake was big. Say: It was a big mistake.

► desperate

a desperate situation or problem is very serious or dangerous, especially because people need something in order to live or be safe:

The situation is becoming desperate - many people in the country have no food.

► grave (formal)

a grave situation is very serious and makes you worry because it is dangerous or seems likely to get worse:

The country is at war and foreign tourists there may be in grave danger.

► acute (formal)

an acute illness, problem, or situation is one that has become very serious or dangerous and needs to be dealt with quickly:

The ambulance took him directly to the hospital because he was having acute chest pains.

ADVERBS: seriousYou can make the adjectives serious, severe, desperate, grave, and acute into adverbs by using an -ly ending: The oil spill seriously affected wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico. | The people desperately need food. | She was gravely ill. | The wounds were acutely painful.2 not laughing or joking► serious

someone who is serious thinks and behaves carefully and sensibly, without laughing or joking about something:

Be serious for a minute - this is really important.

Laura is very serious about her schoolwork.

➔ You can also use serious about writing, events, etc. that are not funny and that are about important things: The magazine mostly has stories about celebrities, but there is a serious article about breast cancer.

► solemn

someone who is solemn is very serious because of an important or sad occasion:

The judge read the verdict in a solemn voice.

➔ You can also use solemn about something important that is done in a very serious way: A funeral is a very solemn occasion. | He made a solemn promise to help us.

► earnest

an earnest person is serious and sincere, and tries very hard to behave in the right way. Earnest is often used about someone who is young and not very experienced:

She is an earnest young teacher who believes that education can change people’s lives.

ADVERBS: seriousYou can make the adjectives that mean “not laughing or joking” into adverbs by using an -ly ending: Laura is talking seriously about moving to the city. | He solemnly promised to help us. | She spoke earnestly about how education changes lives.

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例句	seriousserious /ˈsɪriəs/ adjective 1 very bad► serious very bad. You use serious about problems, accidents, illnesses, or crimes: Unemployment is a serious problem across the country. Scientists say that the consequences of the oil spill could be serious. ► severe very bad. You use severe especially to describe serious medical conditions and bad weather: He suffered severe injuries in a car crash. The flight was canceled because of the severe weather conditions. ► big (informal) very bad. You use big especially about problems or mistakes: AIDS remains a big problem in many parts of the world. Buying that car was a big mistake - there is always something wrong with it. ➔ GRAMMAR: Big is only used before a noun. Don't say: The mistake was big. Say: It was a big mistake. ► desperate a desperate situation or problem is very serious or dangerous, especially because people need something in order to live or be safe: The situation is becoming desperate - many people in the country have no food. ► grave (formal) a grave situation is very serious and makes you worry because it is dangerous or seems likely to get worse: The country is at war and foreign tourists there may be in grave danger. ► acute (formal) an acute illness, problem, or situation is one that has become very serious or dangerous and needs to be dealt with quickly: The ambulance took him directly to the hospital because he was having acute chest pains. ADVERBS: seriousYou can make the adjectives serious, severe, desperate, grave, and acute into adverbs by using an -ly ending: The oil spill seriously affected wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico. \| The people desperately need food. \| She was gravely ill. \| The wounds were acutely painful.2 not laughing or joking► serious someone who is serious thinks and behaves carefully and sensibly, without laughing or joking about something: Be serious for a minute - this is really important. Laura is very serious about her schoolwork. ➔ You can also use serious about writing, events, etc. that are not funny and that are about important things: The magazine mostly has stories about celebrities, but there is a serious article about breast cancer. ► solemn someone who is solemn is very serious because of an important or sad occasion: The judge read the verdict in a solemn voice. ➔ You can also use solemn about something important that is done in a very serious way: A funeral is a very solemn occasion. \| He made a solemn promise to help us. ► earnest an earnest person is serious and sincere, and tries very hard to behave in the right way. Earnest is often used about someone who is young and not very experienced: She is an earnest young teacher who believes that education can change people’s lives. ADVERBS: seriousYou can make the adjectives that mean “not laughing or joking” into adverbs by using an -ly ending: Laura is talking seriously about moving to the city. \| He solemnly promised to help us. \| She spoke earnestly about how education changes lives.
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