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graver

/ɡreɪv/

翻译: 形容某事非常严重、重要或令人担忧。, 雕刻师用来在金属、木材等坚硬表面上切割或雕刻图案的工具。

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adjective

grave/ɡreɪv/B2formal
  • zh形容某事非常严重、重要或令人担忧。

Describes something that is very serious, important, or causing worry.

  1. Serious or solemnB2formal

    Very serious, important, or causing worry.

    zh严重的

    • The situation is grave and requires immediate action.
    • He spoke with a grave expression on his face.
    • The doctor's face was grave as he delivered the news.

    同义词consequentialcriticaldireearnestimportantmomentousseriousseveresolemnweighty

    反义词cheerfulfrivolousjoviallightheartedminorsuperficialtrivial

  2. Extreme or severeB2formal

    Used to describe something that is very bad or severe.

    zh严重的

    • The country is facing a grave economic crisis.
    • She made a grave mistake by trusting him.
    • The consequences of his actions were grave.

    同义词acutecriticaldangerousdesperatediregrievousserioussevere

    反义词insignificantmildminorslighttrivial

词形
  • graver comparative form
  • gravest superlative form

noun

/ˈɡreɪ.vər/C2formal
  • zh雕刻师用来在金属、木材等坚硬表面上切割或雕刻图案的工具。

A tool used by an engraver for cutting or carving designs into a hard surface, such as metal or wood.

  1. Engraving toolC1formal

    A sharp tool used by engravers to cut lines into a hard surface, such as metal or wood.

    zh雕刻刀

    • The artist used a graver to carve intricate details into the copper plate.
    • He sharpened his graver before starting the engraving work.
    • A graver is essential for traditional printmaking techniques.

    同义词burinscorper

词形
  • gravers plural form
  • gravers' possessive plural form
  • graver's possessive singular form