| 词组 | solemn |
| 释义 | solemn /ˈsɒləm $ ˈsɑː-/ adjective 1. serious, especially because something sad has happenednounsa solemn face/expression I knew from their solemn faces that something bad had happened.a solemn voice/solemn tones “This is a very serious matter,” he said in solemn tones.solemn words The crowd listened to these solemn words in silence.a solemn occasion I had no clothes suitable for a solemn occasion such as a funeral.a solemn moment Both men signed the treaty. It was a solemn moment.a solemn ceremony At a solemn ceremony, the president read out a list of those who had died.a solemn procession Her body was carried in a solemn procession to the church.solemn music When he died, the state radio station played solemn music all day.verbslook solemn He was looking very solemn. “What’s the matter?” she asked.sb’s face grows solemn As she read the letter, her face grew solemn.2. a solemn promise, warning, or duty is one that you are very serious aboutnounsa solemn promise/pledge/undertaking How could she break her solemn promise?a solemn vow/oath I made a solemn vow not to smoke another cigarette.sb’s solemn word (=a solemn promise) I give you my solemn word that nothing bad will happen to you.a solemn declaration They each make a solemn declaration that they will judge the case fairly.a solemn warning She was given a solemn warning about what would happen if she disobeyed.a solemn duty/responsibility I had a solemn duty to warn them. |
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