seriousness [ˈsɪriəsnəs]

例句:

• The seriousness of this incident meant an immediate investigation.
  来自BBC
• Many residents conceded that they underestimated Sandy's seriousness.
  来自WSJ
• In all seriousness, there is nothing else I can do.
  可以非常诚恳地说，我没有其他能做的。
  
• "This is not good," he said with great seriousness.
  他特别严肃地说：“这可不好。”
  
• They had shown a commitment and seriousness of purpose.
  他们已经立下承诺，并表达了想要实现目标的诚意。
  
• They can see the seriousness of the international community.
  来自VOA