| 单词 | solemn |
| 释义 | sol·emn /ˈsɒləm $ ˈsɑː-/ ●○○ adjective 1 SERIOUS PERSONvery serious and not happy, for example because something bad has happened or because you are at an important occasion 严肃的，庄重的 a solemn expression 严肃的表情 Their faces suddenly grew solemn. 他们的脸突然变得严肃起来。 a solemn procession of mourners 庄重的送葬队伍► see thesaurus at serious2 PROMISEa solemn promise is one that is made very seriously and with no intention of breaking it 〔诺言等〕郑重的 a solemn vow 郑重的誓约 I’ll never be unfaithful again. I give you my solemn word. 我再也不会对你不忠了，我郑重向你保证。3 SERIOUS PERSONperformed in a very serious way 〔仪式〕庄严的，隆重的solemn ritual/ceremony 隆重的仪式/典礼 —solemnly adverbExamples from the Corpussolemn• Hence peace-makings were solemn and formal occasions, committing groups of people to restraint.• His movements were solemn and precise.• It was simple and quaint and the terrain around them was solemn and rugged.• solemn music• As the child subjected him to a solemn, no-nonsense appraisal, Ashley's heart began to hammer behind her ribs.• The occasion was a solemn one, and he wondered a little nervously how she would carry it off.• At that point, the solemn political discussion between Eleanor and young Joe ended abruptly, and Eleanor hurried off to bed.• Everyone stood respectfully, and looked solemn throughout the funeral service.• The judge read the verdict in a clear and solemn voice.solemn word• All I gave was my solemn word.• I gave her my most solemn word of honor that I loved her.• What fine, solemn words these are!From Longman Business Dictionarysolemnsol‧emn /ˈsɒləmˈsɑː-/ adjective1solemn and bindingLAW an agreement that is solemn and binding is recognized in lawOnly on the basis of a solemn and binding undertaking did they allow the purchase to proceed.2solemn oath/promise/pledge etc a promise that is made very seriously and with no intention of breaking itHe gave his testimony under solemn oath.The President had betrayed a solemn pledge.Origin solemn (1300-1400) Old French solemne, from Latin solemnis “ceremonial, formal, solemn”sol·emn adjectiveChineseSyllable Corpus and something example not has Business very happy, for bad serious because |
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