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Graves Meaning in English

word · lemma: grave

/ˈɡɹeɪvz/
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/ˈɡɹeɪvz/
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释义

As a noun, 'graves' means places where dead people are buried. As an adjective, it is the plural of 'grave', meaning very serious or worrying.

用法与细微差别

The noun is common in history, religion, and cemetery contexts: 'visit the graves', 'unmarked graves'. The adjective use appears in formal or serious contexts such as 'grave mistakes' or 'grave concerns' and is more formal than 'serious'.

例句

They put flowers on the graves.

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The doctor said her injuries were grave.

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Old graves stood behind the church.

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The report raises grave concerns about patient safety.

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We walked quietly among the graves at sunset.

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If these claims are true, the company is in grave trouble.

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