grim
翻譯
嚴峻的, 冷酷的, 陰沉的, 堅定的
例句
The news from the front line was grim.
前線傳來的消息很嚴峻。
He had a grim expression on his face.
他臉上一副冷酷的表情。
They held on with grim determination.
他們以堅定的決心堅持著。
文法模式
to be grim 是嚴峻的 The news was grim.
a grim ((noun)) 冷酷的... He had a grim expression.
with grim ((noun)) 帶著堅定的... They held on with grim determination.
近義詞
Synonyms: bleak, stark, severe, gloomy; Antonyms: cheerful, pleasant, bright
詞源
源自古英語“grimm”，意為“兇猛的，殘忍的，野蠻的”。與德語“grimmig”有關。
記憶技巧
這個詞聽起來像“死神”（Grim Reaper），死亡的化身，總是被描繪成嚴肅和令人生畏的樣子。