0 severe in effect; bad -- 严重的;糟糕的
a serious illness 严重的疾病
The new tax regulations have landed some of the smaller companies in serious trouble. 新的纳税规定使一些较小的公司陷入了严重的困境。
Drugs have become a serious problem in a lot of schools. 吸毒在许多学校已经成了很严重的问题。
This is a very serious offence. 这是非常严重的违法行为。
He's been taken to hospital where his condition is described as serious but stable. 他被送到了医院,医生说他病情严重但是比较稳定。
1 not joking or intended to be funny -- 严肃的,认真的
Please don't laugh - I'm being serious. 请不要笑——我是认真的。
He was wearing a very serious expression and I knew something was wrong. 他一脸严肃,我就知道出问题了。
On the surface it's a very funny novel but it does have a more serious underlying theme. 表面上看,这是一部非常滑稽的小说,但它确实有更为深刻的主题。
2 determined to follow a particular plan of action -- 坚决的;认真的
She's had a lot of boyfriends but Simon's the only one she's been serious about. 她有很多男朋友,但西蒙是她唯一真正爱的人。
3 needing or deserving your complete attention -- 需要(或值得)认真对待的
That's an interesting job offer - I'd give it some serious consideration if I were you. 那是个有意思的工作机会——我要是你的话就会认真考虑一下。
We've got some serious talking to do, you and me. 我们有点重要的事情要谈,就你我两个人。
The drought caused serious shortfalls in the food supply.
It was a serious fall - it'll be a while before you feel up to walking again.
I know it's a funny piece of writing but I think there's a serious point being made here.
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