take someone/something seriously
US /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn/ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈsɪriəsli/
UK /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn/ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈsɪriəsli/
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认真对待, 严肃对待
to believe that someone or something is important and deserves attention
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You need to take your studies seriously if you want to succeed.
如果你想成功，你需要认真对待你的学业。
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Don't take his threats seriously; he's just trying to scare you.
不要认真对待他的威胁；他只是想吓唬你。