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单词 gravitas
释义
gravitas
noun[U]
formal
uk
/ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/us
/ˈɡræv.ə.tæs/
seriousnessandimportanceofmanner,causingfeelingsofrespectandtrustinothers:
庄严（的举止）；庄重
He's aneffectiveenoughpoliticianbutsomehowhelacksthestatesmanlikegravitas of aworldleader.他是一位极具影响力的政坛风云人物，但却让人感觉他缺乏世界领导人应有的政治家的庄严风度。
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(Definition ofgravitasfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofgravitas

gravitas
Gestures and movement have an immediategravitaswhich registers on acoustic and visual levels (online).
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So he hoped in this way to secure a special authority for what he had to say (the wordgravitasimplies authority along with weight).
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These research projects have a certaingravitas.
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He provides the intellectual thrust andgravitasof the arguments of those who oppose monetary and political union.
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It shows a lack ofgravitasabout the problems facing him.
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All the other contributions this morning have treated the issue with thegravitasthat it warrants.
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The chief inspector's remarks on what is named, with some misplacedgravitas, the "prison culture" are disturbing.
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Great talent,gravitas, bottom and depth has been shown by the many contributions.
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I accept that there is probably an element ofgravitasin that argument.
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So please: fewer words and moregravitas.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Would not the interests of this serious and sensitive case and of the criminal justice system have been better served with more dignity,gravitasand responsibility on all sides?
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It has neithergravitasnor dignity.
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Needless to say, this reaction was unwarranted because the ministry had acted in a purely preventive manner, demonstratinggravitasand a sense of responsibility in allaying tourists' fears.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
That gives them extragravitas.
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National parliamentarians, with their vast wealth of experience, could also play a part, addinggravitasand wisdom, and ensuring that a strong relationship develops among representatives at all levels.
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