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gravely
UK //ˈɡreɪvli//US //ˈɡreɪvli//
词源
源自中古英语，与古法语 'grave'（严肃的）和拉丁语 'gravis'（沉重的、严重的）相关。
adverb
❶ 严肃地或严重地，通常用于描述态度、语气或情况的严重程度。
“The doctor looked at him gravely and delivered the bad news.”
（医生严肃地看着他，宣布了这个坏消息。）
“She nodded gravely when asked about the crisis.”
（当被问及危机时，她严肃地点了点头。）
同义词:seriously, solemnly, severely
常见短语
gravely ill — 形容病情非常严重，通常指生命垂危的状态。
“The patient is gravely ill and needs immediate attention.”
（这位患者病情危重，需要立即救治。）