严肃 yánsù A. adjective ① (使人敬畏) serious ▸ 表情严肃 have a serious look on one’s face ▸ 严肃的气氛 solemn atmosphere ② (严格认真) earnest ▸ 态度严肃 be serious in attitude ▸ 此事要严肃处理。 This matter must be handled seriously. ▸ 领导严肃地指出了我们的问题。 The chief made an earnest attempt to point out our problems. B. verb strictly enforce ▸ 严肃党纪 enforce Party discipline ▸ 严肃法制 maintain the legal system |