
好词典

源自拉丁语 'serius'(意为‘严肃的’或‘认真的’),通过古法语 'serieusement' 进入英语。
❶ 表示认真或严肃的态度,用于强调说话者不是在开玩笑或轻视某事。
“Are you seriously considering quitting your job?”
(你真的在考虑辞职吗?)
“He looked at me seriously and said, 'This is important.'”
(他严肃地看着我说:‘这很重要。’)
❶ 表示程度很高或很严重,用于强调某种情况或问题的严重性。
“He was seriously injured in the accident.”
(他在事故中受了重伤。)
“The company is seriously considering layoffs.”
(公司正在认真考虑裁员。)
take seriously — 认真对待某事或某人,不轻视或忽视。
“You should take your health seriously and see a doctor.”
(你应该认真对待你的健康,去看医生。)
seriously though — 用于在开玩笑或闲聊后,转向严肃的话题或表达真实想法。
“That was funny, but seriously though, we need to finish this project.”
(那很有趣,但说真的,我们需要完成这个项目。)