| 单词 | solemn |
| 释义 | solemn (sɒləm ) 1. adjective Someone or something that is solemn is very serious rather than cheerful or humorous. His solemn little face broke into smiles. He looked solemn. Synonyms: serious, earnest, grave, sober solemnly graded adverb [ADVERB with verb] Her listeners nodded solemnly. solemnity (səlemnɪti ) uncountable noun The setting for this morning's signing ceremony matched the solemnity of the occasion. [+ of] Synonyms: seriousness, gravity, formality, grandeur Synonyms: ritual, proceedings, ceremony, rite Synonyms: sacredness, sanctity 2. adjective A solemn promise or agreement is one that you make in a very formal, sincere way. ...a solemn pledge that he would never remarry. solemnly graded adverb [ADVERB with verb] I was solemnly informed that the funeral would take place the next day. Collocations: solemn silence Then solemn silence fell over the crowd for his inauguration speech. Times, Sunday Times At first a solemn silence fell, then ripples of grateful applause rang out. The Sun In the solemn silence that will fall upon the busy world this morning there will be more than mere thanksgiving for peace. Times, Sunday Times Crowds, ten deep in places, watched in solemn silence as the hearse - led initially by motorbike outriders and later by five jet black police horses - passed them. The Sun He observed a moment of solemn silence, then circled the bier, followed by other officials. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 严肃的人 Japanese: 厳粛な |
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