solemn

英 ['sɒləm] 美 ['sɑləm]
  • adj. 庄严的,严肃的;隆重的,郑重的

助记提示


1、sol- "whole, entire" => firm, solid.
2、由于“固体”给人的印象是一种固定的、一成不变的、正经的形象,因此,又可以进一步引申为:formal, ceremonial, traditional.
3、sol- + -emn => solemn => formal, ceremonial, traditional.
4. 谐音“索罗门、所罗门” sole-唯一、 独特——至高无上
5. 谐音“肃了穆”------肃穆。
6. The folk etymology explanation that Latin sollemnis was formed from sollus "whole" + annus "year".

双语例句


1. He was a slim, solemn, darkly handsome young man.
他是个身材修长、表情庄重、皮肤黝黑的帅小伙。

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2. Erica was solemn, pulling at her blonde curls.
埃丽卡表情严肃,扯着自己卷曲的金发。

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3. His face suddenly turned solemn, his voice confidential.
他脸上的神情突然严肃起来,声音也压低了。

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4. Drums and cymbals beat out a solemn rhythm.
鼓和铙钹奏出了庄严的节奏。

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5. His solemn little face broke into smiles.
他严肃的小脸蛋上突然绽放出笑容。

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