时间: 2025-04-25 03:31:44
美: ['sɑləm]
英: ['sɒləm]
adj. 庄严的,严肃的;隆重的,郑重的
最后更新时间:2025-04-25 03:31:44
词源分析:Solemn源自拉丁语“sollemnis”,意为“正式的,庄重的”。其词根“solem-”与“仪式”或“节日”相关,强调了其重要性和正式性。
历史背景:该词首次出现在中世纪英语中,通常用于**仪式或官方场合。
课本:在**教材中,可能出现在中学英语教材中,特别是与情感、场合相关的单元。在牛津和美国的教材中,通常出现在高中英语课程中,涉及文学作品或正式写作。
正式与非正式语境:
引证解释:例如,莎士比亚的《哈姆雷特》中提到的“solemn vow”(庄重的誓言),强调了承诺的严肃性。
特殊场合:在法律文书、科学报告或艺术评论中,solemn常用于描述某种严肃的情境或决策。
The ceremony was a solemn occasion, filled with respect and dignity.
这个仪式是一个庄重的场合,充满了尊重和尊严。
He made a solemn promise to always tell the truth.
他庄重地承诺永远说真话。
The solemn music played in the background set the mood for the memorial.
背景中播放的庄重音乐营造了悼念的氛围。
During the solemn ceremony, the audience remained silent.
在庄重的仪式中,观众保持了沉默。
The judge's solemn expression indicated the seriousness of the case.
法官庄重的表情显示了案件的严重性。
*. Their solemn faces reflected the gravity of the situation.
他们庄重的面孔反映了事态的严重性。
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通过以上的学*分析,掌握“solemn”的多层次含义和用法,能够在各种场合中灵活运用。
[ADJ] Someone or something that is solemn is very serious rather than cheerful or humorous. (人) 严肃的; (物) 庄严的
例:His solemn little face broke into smiles.他那严肃的小脸绽开了笑容。
[N-UNCOUNT] solemnity 严肃; 庄严
例:The setting for this morning's signing ceremony matched the solemnity of the occasion.今天早上签字仪式的布置符合这种场合的庄严气氛。
[ADJ] A solemn promise or agreement is one that you make in a very formal, sincere way. 正式的; 郑重的
例:She made a solemn promise to him when they became engaged that she would give up cigarettes for good.他们订婚时,她向他许下郑重的承诺,说她会永远戒烟。