solemn

adj.

1. 冷峻的；表情严肃的
   not happy or smiling
   1. Her face grew solemn.
      她的脸显得严肃起来。
   2. a solemn expression
      冷峻的表情
2. 庄严的；严正的；郑重的
   done, said, etc. in a very serious and sincere way
   1. a solemn oath/undertaking/vow, etc.
      庄严的誓言、郑重的承诺、严肃的誓约等
3. 庄严的；隆重的
   performed in a serious way
   1. a solemn ritual
      隆重的仪式

1. ADJ-GRADED 严肃的;庄严的
   Someone or something that is solemn is very serious rather than cheerful or humorous.
   1. His solemn little face broke into smiles...
      他严肃的小脸蛋上突然绽放出笑容。
   2. He looked solemn.
      他看上去很严肃。
2. ADJ-GRADED (承诺、协定等)庄严的，郑重的
   A solemn promise or agreement is one that you make in a very formal, sincere way.
   1. ...a solemn pledge that he would never remarry.
      他永远不再结婚的郑重承诺

1. Drums and cymbals beat out a solemn rhythm.
   鼓和铙钹奏出了庄严的节奏。
2. 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。
3. At the most solemn moments he will flash a mocking smile or make an ironic remark
   在最庄严的时刻他脸上会闪现嘲弄的微笑或说一句讽刺挖苦的话。
4. There was nothing portentous or solemn about him. He was bubbling with humour.
   他一点也不装腔作势或故作严肃，浑身散发着幽默。
5. Erica was solemn, pulling at her blonde curls
   埃丽卡表情严肃，扯着自己卷曲的金发。
6. His solemn little face broke into smiles
   他严肃的小脸蛋上突然绽放出笑容。
7. He looked solemn.
   他看上去很严肃。
8. His behaviour was not in keeping with the solemn occasion.
   他的举止与这庄严的场合不协调。
9. The mourning hall was filled with a solemn silence.
   追悼会会场庄严肃穆。
10. Although they had not made love, they had secretly exchanged solemn vows and pledges, bearing their hearts to each other.
    虽未成双，却也海誓山盟，私传表记，已有无限的风情了。
11. A solemn silence reigned.
    全场肃静无声。
12. His laughter was not very becoming on such a solemn occasion.
    在如此严肃的场合，他的笑声很不得体。
13. A solemn and grand ceremony was held.
    举行了庄严而隆重的仪式。
14. He's always joking; rarely do we see him in such a solemn mood.
    他老是爱开玩笑，我们确实很少见到他这么一本正经。
15. He spoke in a solemn tone.
    他讲话语调庄重。
16. We entered into a solemn bond.
    我们缔结了一份正式合约。
17. All these hostages took a solemn oath on the gospels.
    这些人质都手按着福音书立下了庄重的誓言。
18. The commemoration meeting was permeated with a solemn atmosphere.
    纪念会气氛肃穆。
19. Even the awful presence of death struck no solemn chill upon him.
    就是阎罗王狰狞面目，他见了都不会浑身发抖的。
20. And the Blessed One beheld it with understanding, and made this solemn utterance.
    圣尊理解并掌握了它，并做了这一庄严的承诺。
21. I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath.
    我已在你们和全能的上帝面前作了庄严的誓言。
22. This is a solemn cathedral.
    这是个庄严肃穆的大教堂。
23. This is a solemn curtsy in the party.
    这是一个在聚会中的隆重的礼节。
24. The new Embassador was received with solemn ceremonies.
    新大使受到了隆重的礼遇。
25. Between us, not a solemn pledge of love, not any romance.
    你我之间，没有任何山盟海誓，没有点滴辉煌浪漫。
26. I was awed by his solemn words.
    他那严肃的话使我敬畏。
27. What happened: On Sunday, Laura and Mary must be quietly and solemn.
    故事片段（发生了什么）：在星期天的时候，劳拉和玛丽一定要很安静和严肃。
28. I have lived a solemn and noble life.
    我过的是庄严的、贵族的生活。
29. I like the sincerity of this religious devotion and respect this solemn and sacred belief.
    我喜欢宗教情感的虔诚和真挚，并为如此庄严、神圣的信仰而心存崇敬。
30. This is a solemn duty.
    这是一个庄严的职责。

  solemn earnest grave serious【导航词义：严肃的，认真的】

  solemn adj. 严肃的，庄重的

〔辨析〕常指因发生不幸事件或处于庄重场合而非常严肃的，语义较强。

  earnest adj. 郑重其事的，非常认真的

〔辨析〕指人或举止认真而诚恳的。

  grave adj. 严肃的，表情凝重的

〔辨析〕尤指因发生重大或令人担心的事件而神情严肃的。

  serious adj. 严肃的，认真的

〔辨析〕普通用词，指非常认真而并非开玩笑的，也指人神情严肃的或事情需要认真考虑的。

adj

1. characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
   1. both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate
   2. an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant
   3. a film with a solemn social message

   Synonym:    earnestsincere

2. dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
   1. a grave God-fearing man
   2. a quiet sedate nature
   3. as sober as a judge
   4. a solemn promise
   5. the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence

   Synonym:    gravesedatesober