[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]严重的；危急的；令人担忧的Serious problems or situations are very bad and cause people to be worried or afraid.
Crime is an increasingly serious problem in Russian society...
犯罪猖獗是俄罗斯社会面临的一个日益严重的问题。
The government still face very serious difficulties...
政府仍然面临着非常严峻的困难。
Doctors said his condition was serious but stable.
医生说他的病情很严重，但还算稳定。
seriously
If this ban was to come in it would seriously damage my business...
如果开始实施这项禁令，我的生意将损失严重。
They are not thought to be seriously hurt.
人们认为他们没受重伤。
seriousness
...the seriousness of the crisis.
危机的严重性
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]重要的；需要认真考虑的；严肃的Serious matters are important and deserve careful and thoughtful consideration.
I regard this as a serious matter...
我认为这件事很重要。
Don't laugh boy. This is serious.
小伙子，别笑，这很严肃。
...the serious business of running the country.
治国的大事
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]认真的；郑重的；严肃的 When important matters are dealt with in a serious way, they are given careful and thoughtful consideration.
[usu ADJ n]
My parents never really faced up to my drug use in any serious way...
我父母从未认真地正视过我的吸毒问题。
It was a question which deserved serious consideration.
这是一个值得认真考虑的问题。
...serious discussions.
严肃的讨论
seriously
The management will have to think seriously about their positions.
管理层将不得不认真考虑他们的立场。
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[ADJ 形容词](音乐、文学作品)严肃的，非供消遣(或娱乐)的Serious music or literature requires concentration to understand or appreciate it.
[ADJ n]
...serious classical music...
严肃的古典音乐
There is no point reviewing a blockbuster as you might review a serious novel.
为一部大片写影评时，没必要像为一部严肃小说写书评那样认真谨慎。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]认真的；当真的；真心的；郑重其事的 If someone is serious about something, they are sincere about what they are saying, doing, or intending to do.
[oft ADJ about n]
You really are serious about this, aren't you?...
你这话的确是发自内心的，是不是？
I hope you're not serious.
我希望你不是认真的。
seriously
Are you seriously jealous of Erica?
你真的忌妒埃丽卡吗？
seriousness
In all seriousness, there is nothing else I can do...
说实在的，我已经尽力了。
They had shown a commitment and seriousness of purpose.
他们已经立下承诺，并表达了想要实现目标的诚意。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](人)若有所思的，庄重的，严肃的Serious people are thoughtful and quiet, and do not laugh very often.
He's quite a serious person...
他是一个非常一本正经的人。
She looked at me with big, serious eyes.
她睁大眼睛若有所思地看着我。
seriously
They spoke to me very seriously but politely.
他们非常严肃却不失礼貌地和我说话。
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[ADJ 形容词](钱等)数目巨大的，大量的Serious money is a very large amount of money.
[ADJ n]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
He started earning serious money only in the sixties.
他在 60 年代才开始挣大钱。
seriously
What's it like to be seriously rich at 15?
15 岁时非常富有会是怎样一种情况？
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ser·ious★/ˈsɪəriəs; NAmEˈsɪriəs/adjectivebad 不好1★bad or dangerous 不好的；严重的；有危险的◆a serious illness/problem/offence严重的疾病╱问题╱罪行◆to cause serious injury/damage导致重伤；造成严重破坏◆They pose a serious threat to security.他们对安全构成严重威胁。◆The consequences could be serious.后果可能是严重的。needing thought 需思考2★needing to be thought about carefully; not only for pleasure 需认真思考的；严肃的◆a serious article一篇严肃的文章◆a serious newspaper一份严肃的报纸◆It's time to give serious consideration to this matter.到了认真考虑这一问题的时候了。important 重要3★that must be treated as important 重要的；须重视的◆We need to get down to the serious business of working out costs.我们该认真地把成本算出来了。◆The team is a serious contender for the title this year.该队是今年不可轻视的夺标竞争对手。not silly 理智4★thinking about things in a careful and sensible way; not silly 严肃的；稳重的◆Be seriousfor a moment; this is important. 严肃点儿，这件事很重要。◆I'm afraid I'm not a very serious person.恐怕我不是一个非常严肃的人。not joking 不是开玩笑5★sincere about sth; not joking or meant as a joke 当真的；认真的◆Believe me, I'm deadly(= extremely)serious.相信我，我绝对是当真的。◆Don't laugh, it's a serious suggestion.别笑，这是一项严肃的建议。serious(about doing sth) ◆Is she serious about wanting to sell the house?她真想把房子卖掉吗？serious(about sb/sth) ◆He's really serious about Penny and wants to get engaged.他对彭尼的确是认真的，他想跟她订婚。◆( informal) You can't be serious!(= you must be joking)你一定是在开玩笑吧！◆You think I did it? Be serious!(= what you suggest is ridiculous)你认为这是我干的？别傻了好不好！large amount 大量6( informal) used to emphasize that there is a large amount of sth （强调大量）◆You can earn serious money doing that.干那个，你能挣一大笔钱。◆I'm ready to do some serious eating (= I am very hungry).我饿得很，得好好吃一顿。SYNONYMS 同义词辨析seriousgrave ◆earnest ◆solemn These words all describe sb who thinks and behaves carefully and sensibly, but often without much joy or laughter. 以上各词均形容人严肃、稳重、认真。■seriousthinking about things in a careful and sensible way; not laughing about sth 指严肃的、稳重的、认真的：◆He's not really a very serious person.他不是一个非常严肃的人。◆Be serious>for a moment; this is important. 严肃点儿，这件事很重要。■grave( rather formal) (of a person) serious in manner, as if sth sad, important, or worrying has just happened 指人严肃的、稳重的、认真的：◆He looked very grave as he entered the room.他进屋时表情非常严肃。■earnestserious and sincere 指认真的、诚实的、真诚的：◆The earnest young doctor answered all our questions.这个认真的年轻医生回答了我们所有的问题。■solemnlooking or sounding very serious, without smiling; done or said in a very serious and sincere way 指表情严肃的、冷峻的、庄严的、郑重的：◆Her expression grew solemn.她的表情显得严肃起来。◆I made a solemn promisethat I would return. 我郑重承诺过我会回来的。PATTERNS◆a(n) serious/grave/earnest/solemn expression / expression ◆a serious/solemn mood / mood ser·ious/ˈsɪəriəs; NAmEˈsɪriəs/
1situation/problem a serious situation, problem, accident etc is extremely bad or dangerous: the serious problem of unemployment Luckily, the damage was not serious.Serious crimes have increased dramatically.serious injury/illness/accident etc a serious accident on the freeway Oil spills pose a serious threat to marine life. The president was in serious trouble. → see Thesaurus box on 0000002important important and needing a lot of thought or attention: This is a very serious matter. the serious business of earning a living Be quiet, Jim. This is serious.3not joking or pretending if someone is serious about something they say or plan to do, they really mean it and are not joking or pretending: His voice suddenly became more serious. a serious articleserious about Is she serious about giving up her job?deadly/dead serious (=definitely not joking) She sounded dead serious. Marry Frank? You can’t be serious!4careful serious attention/consideration/thought careful and thorough attention etc: I’ll give your suggestion serious consideration.5quiet/sensible someone who is serious is very quiet and sensible, and does not laugh and joke much: a serious student6worried/unhappy slightly worried or unhappy: You look serious. What’s wrong?7romantic relationship a serious romantic relationship is likely to continue for a long time: It’s serious – they’ve been seeing each other for six months.serious about Are you really serious about her?serious boyfriend/girlfriend8sport/activity [only before noun] very interested in an activity or subject, and spending a lot of time doing it: He’s become a serious golfer since he retired. Chris is a serious photographer.9very good [only before noun] informal very good and often expensive: He’s got a serious car!10large amount [only before noun] informal used to emphasize that you are talking about a large amount of something: In industry, you can earn serious money.COLLOCATIONSnounsa serious problem· Vandalism is a serious problem in the area.a serious injury/illness· The driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries.a serious accident· He is recovering from a serious accident.serious damage· The explosion sparked a fire which caused serious damage to their flat.a serious threat· In the developed world, over-consumption is now a serious threat to health.a serious crime/offence· Kidnapping is a serious crime.serious trouble· The economy was in serious trouble.serious consequences· Neglecting to make a proper will can have serious consequences.THESAURUSvery badserious very bad – used about problems, accidents, illnesses, or crimes: · Violent crime is a serious problem in and around the capital.· The boy was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.· Fortunately, the damage to the car was not serious.severe very serious – used about problems, injuries, and illnesses: · He suffered severe injuries in a car crash.· The problem became so severe that they had to bring water in from other countries.· severe epilepsygrave used about a situation that is very serious and worrying, especially because it is dangerous or seems likely to get worse: · A thick fog descended and I knew that we were in grave danger.· The situation is grave – war now seems inevitable.acute used about an illness, problem, or situation that has become very serious or dangerous, and needs to be dealt with quickly: · She was taken to the hospital suffering from acute appendicitis.· In San Diego, the shortage of skilled workers is acute.desperate used about a situation or problem that is very serious or dangerous, especially because a lot of people need urgent help: · The situation is desperate – people here need aid before the harsh winter sets in.· The hospital is full of people in desperate need of medical attention.critical used about a situation that is very serious and dangerous and might get worse suddenly: · In 1991, the food supply situation became critical.· Eight people were killed and four are still in a critical condition.life-threatening used about a situation, illness, or condition in which someone could die: · Her child had a potentially life-threatening illness.· The situation was not life-threatening, but it was very worrying.be a matter of life and death spoken to be extremely serious – used when a situation is very urgent or important: · For people living with HIV, getting the right treatment is literally a matter of life and death.not jokingserious not joking or laughing, or not pretending: · His voice sounded serious.· They seem to be serious about their relationship.solemn very serious because of an important or sad occasion or ceremony: · My father looked solemn, the way grown-ups look at funerals.· The judge read the verdict in a solemn voice.grave written quiet and very serious – used especially about the way people look when something important or worrying happens: · She consulted Doctor Staples and returned looking grave.· He listened with a grave expression on his face.sombre British English (also somber American English) /ˈsɒmbə $ ˈsɑːmbər/ written sad, quiet, or serious because something unpleasant or worrying has happened or is going to happen: · They sat in sombre silence.· The meeting began in a sombre mood.earnest very serious and sincere – often used about someone who is young and not very experienced: · He was a rather earnest-looking young man.· ‘That’s wrong,’ she said, her voice sounding very earnest.
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严重的(64%)，严肃的(20%)，认真的(10%)，危急的(4%)，庄重的(2%)
adj.严肃的，严重的；认真的；庄重的；危急的
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