serious
/ˈsɪəriəs/ · /ˈsɪriəs/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #942 in the learning path
严重的；重大的
Definitions
adj. causing harm or requiring careful attention
严重的；重大的
adj. not joking, or thinking carefully about something
认真的；严肃的
Example
The leaking pipe caused serious damage to our kitchen.
漏水的管道给我们的厨房造成了严重损坏。
Air pollution remains a serious threat to public health, especially in densely populated cities.
空气污染仍然严重威胁着公众健康，在人口稠密的城市尤其如此。
Collocations
- serious damage
- serious consequences
- serious about
- take something seriously
Word family
- seriously (adv.)
- seriousness (n.)
Synonyms
- severe
- grave
Antonyms
- minor
- light-hearted
Usage tip
serious about 后接名词或动名词，表示认真对待。
FAQ
- What does serious mean?
- causing harm or requiring careful attention not joking, or thinking carefully about something
- How is serious pronounced?
- UK /ˈsɪəriəs/, US /ˈsɪriəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
