as grave as an awl

  1. 扳起面孔

网络词典

as grave as an awl

英 əˈɡrəʊv 美 əˈɡrəʊv
形容词短语 中文翻译:非常严肃的
同义词: ['serious', 'solemn', 'grave']

例句:

  1. 1.The teacher's lecture was as grave as an awl.
    老师的讲课非常严肃,就像一把针。
  2. 2. The situation was so grave that no one dared to speak out.
    情况非常严重,没有人敢说话。
  3. 3. His decision was as grave as an awl.
    他做出的决定非常严肃,就像一把针。