c. 1300, "observance of ceremony," from Old French solemnite, solempnete "celebration, high festival, church ceremony" and directly from Latin solemnitatem (nominative solemnitas) "a solemnity," from sollemnis (see solemn). Meaning "state of being solemn" is from 1712. Related: Solemnities.
权威例句
1. He was smiling, but his eyes retained a look of solemnity.
他脸上挂着笑容,但眼神依旧严肃。
2. The monument was unveiled with great solemnity.
纪念碑的揭幕庄严而肃穆.
3. The setting for this morning's signing ceremony matched the solemnity of the occasion.
今天上午签字仪式的布置与该场合的严肃性非常协调。
4. The Queen was crowned with all solemnity / with all the proper solemnities.
女王在隆重之至的典礼中加冕.
5. Your solemnity will allow some quarter to playful fancy, I hope.