solemn
/ˈsɒləm/adjective
1- formal and dignified正式的; 庄严的:
a solemn procession.
庄严的行列。
1.1
- not cheerful or smiling; serious严肃的:
Tim looked very solemn.
提姆看起来非常严肃。
1.2
- characterized by deep sincerity郑重的:
he swore a solemn oath to keep faith.
他郑重宣誓效忠。
派生词
solemnly
adverbsolemnness
noun词源
Middle English (in the sense 'associated with religious rites'): from Old French solemne, from Latin sollemnis 'customary, celebrated at a fixed date', from sollus 'entire'.