Definitions
n. A place in the ground where a dead person is buried.
坟墓；墓穴
adj. Very serious and giving cause for concern.
严重的；严峻的
adj. Showing a serious or solemn expression or manner.
神情严肃的
Example
She placed fresh flowers beside her grandfather's grave.
她把鲜花放在祖父的坟墓旁。
The destruction of coastal habitats poses a grave threat to biodiversity and the livelihoods of local communities.
沿海栖息地的破坏对生物多样性和当地社区的生计构成严重威胁。
Collocations
- visit a grave
- a grave threat
- grave consequences
Word family
- gravely (adv.)
- graveness (n.)
Usage tip
作形容词比serious更正式，常修饰威胁或后果。
FAQ
- What does grave mean?
- A place in the ground where a dead person is buried. Very serious and giving cause for concern. Showing a serious or solemn expression or manner.
- How is grave pronounced?
- UK /ɡreɪv/, US /ɡreɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
