grave

adj

1. 严重的；重大的

• a grave situation 严峻的局势

• It is a position of grave responsibility. 这是一个责任重大的职位。

2. (表情等)严肃的；凝重的

• as grave as a judge 像法官一样严肃

• The situation is so critical that everyone look-ed quiet and grave. 局势十分危急，每个人都沉默着，表情严峻。

–gravely adv