| 单词 | serious |
| 释义 | serious —serious /ˈsɪə.ri.əs/ aep /ˈsɪr.i-/ adjective (BAD) B1 severe in effect; bad: » a serious illness» There were no reports of serious injuries.» The new tax regulations have landed some of the smaller companies in serious trouble.» Drugs have become a serious problem in a lot of schools.» This is a very serious offence.» He's been taken to hospital where his condition is described as serious but stable.Thesaurus+: ↑Serious and severe , ↑SevereF0 [after noun] MAINLY INDIAN ENGLISH very ill Word Builder:–Nouns: seriousness–Adjectives: serious–Adverbs: seriously• • • Extra Examples:» The long hot summer has led to serious water shortages.» The drought caused serious shortfalls in the food supply.» Drunken drivers pose a serious threat to other road users.» It was a serious fall - it'll be a while before you feel up to walking again.» Strong winds had caused serious damage to the roof.adjective (DETERMINED) F0 [after verb] determined to follow a particular plan of action: » Is she serious about going to live abroad?Thesaurus+: ↑Strong-willedF0 [after verb] If two people who have a loving relationship are serious about each other, they intend to stay with each other for a long time and possibly marry: » She's had a lot of boyfriends but Simon's the only one she's been serious about.Thesaurus+: ↑Loving and in love• • • Extra Examples:» Are you serious about leaving?» Was he serious about wanting a new job?» If they were serious about ending poverty they would increase the minimum wage.» You're not serious about moving house, are you» So is she serious about Anthony?adjective (EXTREME) F0 INFORMAL extreme in degree or amount: » We did some fairly serious walking over the weekend.» I mean we're talking serious (= a large amount of) money, right?Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressionsF0 INFORMAL very good of its type: » This is a serious wine, Belle, you've just got to try some.Thesaurus+: ↑Informal words for good , ↑Good, better and best , ↑Quite good, or not very goodadjective (NOT JOKING) B1 not joking or intended to be funny: » Please don't laugh - I'm being serious.» He was wearing a very serious expression and I knew something was wrong.» On the surface it's a very funny novel but it does have a more serious underlying theme.Thesaurus+: ↑Lacking humourB1 A serious person is quiet, thinks carefully about things, and does not laugh a lot: » I remember her as a very serious child.Thesaurus+: ↑Lacking humour• • • Extra Examples:» I thought she was joking but she was deadly serious.» He was being funny but I think he was half serious.» I know it's a funny piece of writing but I think there's a serious point being made here.» Listen, I'm being serious now - this is a big problem.» He's very serious about his work.adjective [before noun] (NEEDING ATTENTION) ► B2 needing or deserving your complete attention: » That's an interesting job offer - I'd give it some serious consideration if I were you.» We've got some serious talking to do, you and me.Thesaurus+: ↑Very important or urgent• • • Extra Examples:» I have serious concerns about her ability to do the job.» So he is a serious contender for the title?» I have serious doubts about the whole project.» This is a serious complaint - we can't just ignore it.» This is a serious matter. |
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