serious

形容词 serious:

1. concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
2. of great consequence
3. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
   同义词：dangerous, grave, grievous, severe, life-threatening
4. appealing to the mind
   同义词：good
5. completely lacking in playfulness
   同义词：unplayful, sober
6. requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve

1. He has serious aspirations to a career in politics.
   他有从政的雄心壮志。
2. Deafness can be a serious handicap.
   耳聋算是严重的缺陷。
3. His illness was more serious than the doctor first thought.
   他的病较医生原来以为的更严重。
4. The lack of rain aggravated the already serious shortage of food.
   干旱少雨使原本就很严重的粮食短缺问题更加严重。
5. The poor man has a serious disease of the liver.
   这个可怜的人患有严重的肝病。
6. You look serious; is anything the matter?
   你看上去很严肃，有什么事吗？
7. Do you think he is serious about leaving the company?
   你认为他当真要离开公司吗？
8. This company was in serious financial difficulties.
   这家公司陷入严重的财政困难。