gravity
noun
ˈɡrævɪəti
noun
1
the
force
that
causes
something
to
fall
to
the
ground
or
to
be
attracted
to
another
PLANET
[术语] 重力，引力;
technical
the
force
of
gravity
重力
2
the
extreme
and
worrying
seriousness
of
a
situation
[正式] 〔局势的〕严重性
formal
[+
of
]
I
could
not
hide
from
her
the
gravity
of
the
situation.
我不能向她隐瞒情况的严重性。
The
penalties
should
be
proportionate
to
the
gravity
of
the
offence.
罚应当罪。
3
an
extremely
serious
way
of
behaving
or
speaking
严肃〔指举止或言谈的态度〕
The
Consul
spoke
slowly
and
with
great
gravity.
领事讲话慢悠悠的，而且十分严肃。