solemnity

英 [səˈlem.nə.ti]      美 [səˈlem.nə.t̬i]
  • n. 严肃;庄严;一本正经
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1、sol- "whole, entire" => firm, solid.
2、由于“固体”给人的印象是一种固定的、一成不变的、正经的形象,因此,又可以进一步引申为:formal, ceremonial, traditional.
3、sol- + -emn => solemn => formal, ceremonial, traditional.
4、solemn + -ity.
solemnity 庄严,郑重,礼仪,仪式

solemn,仪式的,-ity,名词后缀。引申诸相关词义。 solemnize 举行仪式

solemnity (n.)
c. 1300, "observance of ceremony," from Old French solemnite, solempnete "celebration, high festival, church ceremony" and directly from Latin solemnitatem (nominative solemnitas) "a solemnity," from sollemnis (see solemn). Meaning "state of being solemn" is from 1712. Related: Solemnities.
1. He was smiling, but his eyes retained a look of solemnity.
他脸上挂着笑容,但眼神依旧严肃。
2. The monument was unveiled with great solemnity.
纪念碑的揭幕庄严而肃穆.
3. The setting for this morning's signing ceremony matched the solemnity of the occasion.
今天上午签字仪式的布置与该场合的严肃性非常协调。
4. The Queen was crowned with all solemnity / with all the proper solemnities.
女王在隆重之至的典礼中加冕.
5. Your solemnity will allow some quarter to playful fancy, I hope.
我希望,你的严肃还能让出一点儿地方来容纳开玩笑的想象.

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