Serious look - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：serious look (Serious look)

Serious look 🔊

/ˈsɪəriəs lʊk/

The expression on a person's face when they are not smiling, and appear thoughtful, focused, or concerned about something important.

serious look 🔊

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/ˈsɪəriəs lʊk/

A facial expression that is not smiling, showing that the person is thinking deeply, focusing, or feeling concern about something important.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Combines 'serious' (from Latin 'serius' meaning grave) with 'look' (facial expression).

💡 Mnemonic

Remember a serious look as a parent's frown before a 'we need to talk' moment.

📖 Example

When he saw his test score, his father gave him a serious look and said, "We need to talk about your study plan." 🔊 When he saw his test score, his father gave him a serious look and said, "We need to talk about your study plan."

🔗 Collocations

give someone a serious look – to look at someone with a serious expression

exchange serious looks – two or more people look at each other with serious expressions

a serious look crossed his face – his facial expression suddenly became serious

🔄 Synonyms

stern expression (n.) – a very serious and strict facial expression

grave face (n.) – a face showing deep concern or seriousness

focused gaze (n.) – a steady, serious look that shows concentration

🚫 Antonyms

smile (n.) – a happy facial expression with the corners of the mouth turned up

cheerful expression (n.) – a bright, happy look on the face

📖 Cultural Story

In English culture, a 'serious look' conveys authority or disapproval. Common in parent-child or teacher-student settings, signaling concern or need for a serious talk.