grievous

1. ADJ If you describe something such as a loss as grievous, you mean that it is extremely serious or worrying in its effects. 极其严重的; 令人担忧的

Mr. Morris said the victims had suffered from a very grievous mistake. 莫里斯先生说受害者们为一个非常严重的失误而受苦。

2. grievouslyADV 极其严重地; 令人担忧地[ADV with v]

Birds, sea life and the coastline all suffered grievously. 鸟类、海洋生物以及海岸线都遭到重创。

3. ADJ A grievous injury to your body is one that causes you great pain and suffering. (受伤) 严重的

He survived in spite of suffering grievous injuries. 尽管遭受重伤，他仍然活下来了。

4. grievouslyADV 严重地

Nelson Piquet, three times world champion, was grievously injured. 3度获得世界冠军的纳尔逊·皮盖受了重伤。