grave

英 [greɪv] 美[ɡrev]

do something foolish which causes one to fail or be ruined

自掘坟墓，自己害自己

extremely quiet

像坟墓那样寂静，寂静无声

die without revealing a secret

将秘密带入坟墓，至死保守秘密

used to express the opinion that something would have caused anger or distress in someone who is now dead

在坟墓中辗转反侧（表示认为某事会令某位死者发怒或痛苦）

Bach must be turning in his grave at the vulgarities of the twentieth century.
20世纪的庸俗趣味定会让巴赫在九泉之下辗转难眠。

1. Universities are facing grave problems because of diminishing resources.: 由于资源的减少，大学正面临严峻的问题。

3. He did die a pauper and is buried in an unmarked grave.: 他死的时候一文不名，葬在一处无名墓穴中。

4. I have grave doubts that the documents tell the whole story.: 我对这些文件能否说明所有的问题深表怀疑。

5. She tore the rose apart and scattered the petals over the grave.: 她掰开玫瑰花，将花瓣撒在坟墓上。