solemnity
英 [sə'lemnɪtɪ]
美 [sə'lɛmnəti]
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、solemn + -ity.
双语例句
- 1. He was smiling, but his eyes retained a look of solemnity.
- 他脸上挂着笑容，但眼神依旧严肃。
来自《权威词典》
- 2. The monument was unveiled with great solemnity.
- 纪念碑的揭幕庄严而肃穆.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 3. The setting for this morning's signing ceremony matched the solemnity of the occasion.
- 今天上午签字仪式的布置与该场合的严肃性非常协调。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. The Queen was crowned with all solemnity / with all the proper solemnities.
- 女王在隆重之至的典礼中加冕.
来自辞典例句
- 5. Your solemnity will allow some quarter to playful fancy, I hope.
- 我希望,你的严肃还能让出一点儿地方来容纳开玩笑的想象.
来自辞典例句
