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solemnity

UK //səˈlemnəti//US //səˈlemnəti//

词源

源自中古英语 solempnite,古法语 solemnite,最终来自拉丁语 sollemnitas(意为宗教仪式或固定节日),与sollemnis(庄重的)相关。

noun

❶ 指庄重、严肃的状态或性质,通常用于形容正式场合或重大事件中表现出的郑重态度。

“The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.”

(仪式以极其庄重的形式举行。)

“His face showed the solemnity of the moment.”

(他的表情显示出此刻的严肃性。)

❶ 指宗教仪式或法律程序中必须遵循的正式礼节或程序,强调不可违背的严肃性。

“The marriage vows were exchanged with due solemnity.”

(婚誓按照应有的庄严仪式进行交换。)

“The treaty was signed with all the solemnities required by international law.”

(条约按照国际法要求的所有正式程序签署。)

同义词:gravity, seriousness, formality, dignity, earnestness

常见短语

with due solemnity — 以应有的庄重态度进行,强调完全遵守正式礼仪或程序。

“The oath was administered with due solemnity.”

(宣誓仪式以应有的庄重形式完成。)

mock solemnity — 假装严肃或庄重,通常用于幽默或讽刺场合。

“He announced the fake news with mock solemnity.”

(他用假装严肃的语气宣布了这条假消息。)