1530s, of weather, 1590s, of persons, from Middle French sérénité, from Latin serenitatem (nominative serenitas) "clearness, serenity," from serenus (see serene). Earliest use (mid-15c.) was as a title of honor for kings, probably from the similar use of Latin serenitas, applied to Roman emperors, later popes.
双语例句
1. He thought of her serenity as a foil for his intemperance.
在他看来，她的平静反衬出了他的放纵。
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2. It was their serenity which galled her most.
最让她恼怒的是他们的平静。
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3. Her face, though sad, still evoked a feeling of serenity.
她的脸色虽然悲伤, 但仍使人感觉安详.
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4. She escaped to the comparative serenity of the kitchen.
她逃到相对安静的厨房里.
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5. Her face had an expression of absolute serenity.
