Word · Frequency #3630
grave
严重的；重大的
Serious and important, especially in a way that makes you worried
- 1.
Characterised by a dignified sense of seriousness.
具有庄重严肃感的
- 2.
Low in pitch, tone etc.
音调低沉的
- 3.
Serious, in a negative sense; important, formidable.
严重的；重要的；可怕的
严肃的；庄重的；低沉的；低音的；具有庄重严肃感的；音调低沉的；严重的；重要的；可怕的
In use
The judge had a grave expression as he read the verdict.
This is a grave mistake that could cost us the game.
Her voice took on a graver tone when she mentioned the accident.
Connections
Collocations
- grave concern
- 严重关切；深感忧虑
- The report raised grave concerns about public safety.这份报告引起了公众对安全的严重关切。
- grave danger
- 严重危险；极大危险
- The climbers were in grave danger of losing their way.这些登山者面临着迷路的严重危险。
- grave mistake
- 严重错误
- It would be a grave mistake to ignore their warnings.忽视他们的警告将是一个严重的错误。
- grave consequences
- 严重后果
- Cutting down these trees could have grave consequences for the ecosystem.砍伐这些树木可能会对生态系统造成严重后果。
- grave situation
- 严峻形势
- The country is facing a grave situation.这个国家正面临严峻的形势。
- grave doubts
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想名词grave（坟墓）的肃穆气氛：作形容词指严肃、庄重、严重。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：formal writing、news reporting、official statements grave 作形容词表示“严肃、庄重”时，语气较正式，多用于书面语、新闻报道或正式讲话；日常口语中更常说 serious。注意其名词义为“坟墓”，同形但词性不同。
Grammar Note
注：常用于形容表情、语气或情况等。
Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词都以 -ave 结尾，且都读 /eɪv/，与 grave /ɡreɪv/ 押韵：brave、wave、save、cave、shave、gave。注意 have 虽然拼写相似，但读 /hæv/，与 grave 不押韵。
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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