音标：['siәriәs]
a. 严肃的, 认真的, 重要的, 严重的
【电】 严重的
在线英汉词典

serious的短语、例句：

serious adj 1 solemn and thoughtful; not frivolous 严肃的; 庄重的; 正经的
a serious person, mind, appearance 严肃的人、 心情、 外表
Her face was serious as she told us the bad news. 她告诉我们这个坏消息时脸色很严肃.
He seems very serious, but in fact he has a delightful sense of humour. 他看上去很严肃, 其实他十分诙谐.
Please be serious for a minute, this is very important. 请严肃点儿, 这事很重要. 2 [usu attrib 通常作定语] (of books, music, etc) intended to provoke thought; not merely for amusement （指书、 音乐等）启发思考的, 不仅为消遣的
a serious essay about social problems 关於社会问题的发人深省的文章
Do you ever read serious works? 你看不看理论性的著作? 3 important because of possible danger or risk; grave 严重的（可能有危险或风险的）; 重大的
a serious illness, mistake, accident 严重的疾病、 错误、 事故
a serious decision about giving up a steady job 要放弃一份稳定工作的重大决定
That could cause serious injury. 那可能造成重伤.
The international situation is extremely serious. 国际形势极为严峻. 4 ~ (about sb/sth) in earnest; sincere 认真的; 真诚的
a serious suggestion 诚恳的建议
Are you really serious about him? ie Do you have sincere affection for him? 你真对他有意吗? （是否真心爱他?）
Is she serious about learning to be a pilot? 她真想学开飞机吗?