grim

• 形容事物非常严肃、阴沉或令人沮丧；也可形容人表情严厉、冷酷、可怕。

Describes something that is very serious, gloomy, or depressing in nature.

1. Serious and gloomyB2formal

   Looking or sounding very serious, stern, or forbidding.

   严肃阴沉

   • His face was grim as he delivered the bad news.
   • The teacher gave a grim warning about the upcoming exam.
   • She wore a grim expression throughout the meeting.

   同义词austeredismaldourforbiddinggloomymorosesaturnineseveresomberstern

   反义词brightcheerfullightheartedpleasantsunny

2. Unpleasant or depressingB2formal

   Causing a feeling of sadness, worry, or hopelessness.

   严峻

   • The weather forecast looks grim for the weekend.
   • The report painted a grim picture of the economy.
   • Living conditions in the refugee camp were grim.

   同义词bleakcheerlessdepressingdismaldourdrearyforbiddinggloomyharshmiserablesomber

   反义词brightcheerfulhopefuljoyfulpleasantsunny

3. Determined and unyieldingC1formal

   Showing a strong, often harsh, determination.

   坚定而不屈

   • He was grimly determined to finish the race.
   • The soldiers fought with grim resolve.
   • She held on with grim determination.

   同义词doggedfierceinflexiblerelentlessresolutesteadfaststeelysterntenaciousunyielding

   反义词flexibleirresolutelenientsoftyielding