solemnity

noun

1. 庄严；庄重；严肃；郑重
   the quality of being solemn
   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。
   2. He was buried with great pomp and solemnity.
      他的葬礼盛大而隆重。
2. （重大场合的）礼仪，仪式
   formal things that people do at a serious event or occasion
   1. to observe the solemnities of the occasion
      遵守这一盛典的礼仪

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. 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。
2. I love the rhythms of African music, the solemnity of some European worship, and the joyful praise of the Filipino culture.
   我喜爱非洲音乐的节奏、某些欧式敬拜的庄严气氛，以及菲律宾文化那种喜乐的敬拜方式。
3. But precisely because of this gulf I wanted to take this opportunity to reaffirm in all solemnity my desire to work for a just peace.
   然而，正好因为这个海湾，我想利用这个机会非常严肃的重申我的愿望正是为了和平。
4. Arthur wore a dark suit, in keeping with the solemnity of the occasion.
   阿瑟穿着一件黑色西装，与当时的庄重气氛很协调。
5. My eyes must have been a little crazy with solemnity.
   我双眼的庄重神情一定显得有点儿异样。
6. I hope on the basis of lightness, he can build a statue of solemnity.
   这应当是他的下一步，我希望他在轻快的基础上，建筑庄严之象。
7. 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。
8. "Indeed you wrong me," replied Luck with great solemnity.
   其实你冤枉了我，拉克严肃地回答。
9. In peace and solemnity, Hong Kong opens a new chapter in its history.
   在和平和秩序中，香港走过了历史上的一个里程碑，迈进了一个新纪元。
10. Starbucks'presence "undermined the Forbidden City's solemnity and trampled over Chinese culture," Rui wrote in his CCTV blog earlier this year.
    他于今年早些时候在其CCTV博客中写道，星巴克的出现破坏了紫禁城的庄重并践踏了中国的文化。
11. The effect was, that it reflected back upon the murderer a peculiar awfulness and a depth of solemnity;
    给我的印象是，深夜叩门之声折射出凶手的那种独有的恐惧和深重的严肃。
12. The solemnity in the place will be destroyed should such an event with a casual atmosphere be held.
    “如果在这举办这样休闲氛围的活动有损圆明园的庄严性”。
13. He spoke with solemnity and his colossal misshapen nose made what he said very quaint.
    他一本正经地说清，他那丑陋的大鼻子使他说的话显得非常古怪。
14. It was carried from the room in great solemnity, escorted by a Russian guard of honour.
    它在俄国仪仗队的护送下，极其庄严隆重地从房里捧了出来。
15. He preserved his mask of solemnity even with acquaintances.
    他甚至和熟人交往也保持着一本正经的面孔。
16. As he listened to his mother's soft shuffle and his own heavy tread, his heart was filled with a strange solemnity.
    他听母亲的轻微足音和自己沉重的脚步，心里充满了新奇的庄重。
17. He was eating muffins with real solemnity.
    他正在一本正经地吃着小松饼。
18. Solemnity is a trick of the body to hide the faults of the mind.
    一本正经的态度，是肉体为了掩饰精神上的缺陷而作出的一手花招。
19. The stillness, the solemnity that brooded in the woods.
    周遭的寂静、森林中的肃穆。
20. "I will cry!" He says in a solemnity.
    “你不给我我就哭！”他一本正经的说。
21. His dress and manner were out of keeping with the solemnity of the occasion.
    他的服装和举止与这庄重的场合不相称。
22. There was a silence and an air of solemnity that struck a chill to the culprit's heart.
    大家默不作声，显得十分严肃，这让他的心凉了半截。
23. They had one great solemnity, that of the Bema, the anniversary of Mani's death.
    他们有一个伟大的严肃性，即贝马，纪念摩尼的死亡。
24. Because of its solemnity and seriousness, as well as original uncertainty about the consequence of post-baptismal sin, baptism was often deferred until the death-bed.
    因为洗礼仪式的庄重性和严肃性，以及最初对洗礼后罪孽的结果不确定，洗礼仪式经常推迟到临死时的床前。
25. Add a solemnity and quiet to the scene
    给这个场面增添了（庄严）静穆的气氛
26. ANA betrayed the out-group status at the cost of her life, adding nobility and solemnity to her tragic end.
    而安娜以其生命的毁灭为代价作为对女性他者地位的反叛，使得其悲剧性结局融入了崇高和悲壮。
27. I had begun my abjuration with solemnity and an awe which almost assured me that the shades of my murdered friends heard and approved my devotion;
    当我准备怀著庄严而虔诚的心情结束我的誓言时，我确信我被害的朋友的灵魂听到并且认可了我的决心；
28. The solemnity of the occasion, moment, procession.
    那个场合、时刻、行列的庄严肃穆。
29. The falling snow-flakes, sprinkling the pinions, gave it a special kind of solemnity.
    纷纷扬扬的雪花洒落在矮松上，更给它添了一种特殊的庄严肃穆的气氛。
30. My style of easy banter at first drove him up the wall; it was clearly in consistent with his image of the solemnity of the occasion.
    我喜欢开玩笑的轻松风格最初弄得他十分狼狈，这显然是同他心目中的这类场合的严肃空气格格不入的。

noun

1. a trait of dignified seriousness

   Synonym:    sedatenessstaidnesssolemness

2. a solemn and dignified feeling

   Synonym:    gravity