grim
翻译
严峻的, 冷酷的, 阴沉的, 坚定的
例句
The news from the front line was grim.
前线传来的消息很严峻。
He had a grim expression on his face.
他脸上一副冷酷的表情。
They held on with grim determination.
他们以坚定的决心坚持着。
语法模式
to be grim 是严峻的 The news was grim.
a grim ((noun)) 冷酷的... He had a grim expression.
with grim ((noun)) 带着坚定的... They held on with grim determination.
近义词
Synonyms: bleak, stark, severe, gloomy; Antonyms: cheerful, pleasant, bright
词源
源自古英语“grimm”，意为“凶猛的，残忍的，野蛮的”。与德语“grimmig”有关。
记忆技巧
这个词听起来像“死神”（Grim Reaper），死亡的化身，总是被描绘成严肃和令人生畏的样子。